Operations Summer Intern

Job Description

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Job Title: Operations Summer Intern

About JBS USA

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, boasting a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry, and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. As the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America, JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values

• Availability
• Determination
• Discipline
• Humility
• Ownership
• Simplicity
• Sincerity

Purpose / General Summary

Embark on a dynamic 10-week summer internship at JBS Foods, where your unique perspective and knowledge will be instrumental in identifying operational gaps and enhancing process efficiency. This is a chance to make a genuine mark on our business while we are committed to growing you as a professional. We aim to help you identify a potential career path that aligns with your interests within the global food supply chain. Start your career with us and contribute to the vital mission of feeding the world.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Intern, you will:

• Provide direct support to the operations team, contributing to daily activities.
• Gain hands-on experience in effective and efficient operations within a culture of continuous improvement.
• Shadow and learn how to maintain production practices that uphold the food safety program within the facility.
• Experience monitoring product quality and production operations to consistently meet customer expectations.
• Understand how to foster an environment where all team members are active and involved in the business.
• Recognize and celebrate successes within the team.
• Challenge team members to achieve their full potential.
• Shadow supervisors to identify and resolve problems or bottlenecks in production processes.
• Learn how to ensure production resources (materials, equipment, human resources) are available to maintain product schedules.
• Support continuous improvement goals across safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Implement practical solutions to fix identified problems or bottlenecks.
• Create meaningful relationships with hourly team members.
• Shadow production supervisors to understand their day-to-day operations and responsibilities.
• Learn the basics of anticipating and determining causes of delays in shift operations and taking appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Complete and present a significant project related to operational issues within the department, with real-world implications.

What To Expect

During your internship, you can expect:

• A unique opportunity to connect with and learn from our company’s executive leadership team.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing a well-rounded understanding of the overall production process.
• A dedicated mentor who is invested in your success, providing valuable feedback and coaching.
• The chance to prove your capabilities in a highly rewarding industry.
• A multicultural work environment that strongly upholds its values and prioritizes its people.
• The opportunity to develop both your technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Regular leadership training sessions with our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Projects driven by real business objectives with tangible, real-world implications.
• Potential for accelerated growth within our company through early access to career development programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year university or pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $21/hour.
• A generous $2,500 relocation stipend to support your move.

Pre-employment Requirements

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vets/Disability

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