Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate – Rotational Program

Job Description

Career Foundation Program (CFP) – Business | Smithfield Foods

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program for recent college graduates at Smithfield Foods, located across various company operations requiring relocation. Smithfield Foods is a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide, producing good food with respect for its people, animals, communities, and planet. This program offers a unique opportunity for new graduates to explore diverse career options, grow professionally, and make a real impact while launching a career within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Rotational (relocation required)
• Pay: $21.63–$31.25 hourly
• Team: Rotational, guided by senior leaders, assigned manager, mentor, and program manager
• Mission: To provide recent college graduates an opportunity to explore career options and launch a career with Smithfield Foods.
• Tech Stack: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Explore: Engage in function-specific rotations to understand various aspects of the Company’s business operations.
• Contribute: Assist departments in problem-solving and achieving both short and long-term objectives.
• Lead: Assume leadership roles for specific projects within assigned departments.
• Deliver: Provide high-level results that meet or exceed departmental expectations.
• Advance: Apply for open internal positions after 12 months in the program with guidance and career counseling.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, or current enrollment with anticipated graduation by end of current semester; Entry-Level career status.
• Experience: Ability to relocate one to two times during the 18-24 month rotation; travel up to 15-25% of time, including periodic overnight travel.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; high level of professionalism, discretion, and self-management; ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment; respectful, approachable, and team-oriented approach to building relationships.
• Bonus: Valid state driver license with an acceptable driving record (depending on rotational track).