Operations Summer Internship

Job Description

Operations Summer Internship: Make Your Mark at JBS USA

Join JBS USA, a global leader in diversified, high-quality food products, for an intensive and rewarding 10-week summer internship program. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute your fresh perspective and knowledge to real-world operational challenges, helping us enhance efficiency and make a tangible impact on our business. At JBS Foods, we are deeply committed to fostering your professional growth and guiding you toward a potential career path that aligns with your aspirations. Begin your journey today and discover your place within the global food supply chain, contributing to the vital mission of feeding the world.

About JBS USA:

JBS USA stands as a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products. Our extensive portfolio includes well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We meticulously process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry, and retail-ready food products to customers in approximately 100 countries across six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, recognized as the largest poultry company in North America. With a dedicated workforce of more than 100,000 team members, JBS USA is at the forefront of the food industry.

Our Mission:

Our unwavering mission is to be the best in all that we do. We are completely focused on our business, dedicated to ensuring the finest products and services for our customers, cultivating a relationship of trust with our suppliers, generating profitability for our shareholders, and creating the opportunity for a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values:

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

Internship Purpose & General Summary:

As an Operations Summer Intern, you will apply your unique insights and academic knowledge to identify operational gaps and propose strategic improvements that will significantly enhance process efficiency. This 10-week experience is designed to not only challenge you but also to genuinely invest in your professional development, helping you to explore and define a potential career path within JBS Foods. This is your chance to gain invaluable experience, understand your role in the global food supply chain, and contribute directly to our mission of feeding the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to the operations team, contributing to daily activities and strategic initiatives.
• Actively engage in learning and implementing effective and efficient operational practices within our culture of continuous improvement.
• Shadow experienced professionals to gain insight into maintaining robust production practices that underpin the facility’s critical food safety program.
• Experience firsthand how to monitor product quality and oversee production operations to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Develop an understanding of how to cultivate an inclusive environment where all team members are encouraged to be active participants and contributors to the business.
• Learn to recognize and celebrate successes, fostering a positive and motivating team dynamic.
• Embrace challenges designed to help individuals and teams achieve more than they thought possible.
• Shadow production supervisors to learn their day-to-day responsibilities, including the identification and resolution of problems or bottlenecks in production processes.
• Support efforts to ensure all necessary production resources—including materials, equipment, and human resources—are readily available to maintain stringent production schedules.
• Contribute to achieving ambitious continuous improvement goals across key areas such as safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Develop and implement a practical solution to address a specific problem or bottleneck identified within the operations department.
• Build and foster positive working relationships with hourly team members, enhancing team cohesion.
• Learn the foundational principles of anticipating and determining causes of delays in shift operations, and taking decisive actions to meet production schedules.
• Complete and present a significant project related to a critical issue within the operations department, showcasing your analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What To Expect From Your Internship Experience:

• A unique opportunity to connect with and learn directly from our company’s executive leadership team throughout your internship program.
• Extensive exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing you with a holistic and well-rounded understanding of the overall production process.
• Assignment to a dedicated mentor who is deeply invested in your success, offering invaluable feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• The chance to prove your capabilities and make a tangible difference in a highly dynamic and rewarding industry.
• Immersion in a multicultural work environment that is firmly rooted in its values and prioritizes its people.
• The opportunity to significantly enhance your technical and business knowledge by collaborating alongside seasoned industry experts.
• Access to regular leadership training sessions delivered by our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Engagement in challenging projects driven by real business objectives, with direct and impactful real-world implications.
• Potential for accelerated career growth within our company, including early access to career development programs.

Qualifications:

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

Compensation & Benefits:

The successful applicant for this position will be eligible for the following compensation structure:

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

The Company is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all our team members and visitors. To uphold this commitment, we conduct comprehensive drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the commencement of employment. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, verification of employment eligibility will be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

EOE/Vets/Disability