Operations Summer Internship

Job Description

JBS USA: Operations Summer Internship Program

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About JBS USA

JBS USA stands as a global leader in providing diversified, high-quality food products. Our portfolio boasts well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We are dedicated to processing, preparing, packaging, and delivering fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry, and retail-ready food products to customers in approximately 100 countries across six continents. As the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, North America’s largest poultry company, we are a significant force in the industry. JBS USA proudly employs more than 100,000 team members globally.

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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.

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Our Core Values

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

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Operations Summer Internship Program Overview

This intensive 10-week summer internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and fresh perspective to real-world challenges within JBS Foods. You will be instrumental in identifying operational gaps and proposing improvements to process efficiency, making a genuine and measurable impact on our business.

We are committed to your professional growth, seeking to cultivate your skills and identify a potential long-term career path within our organization that aligns with your interests and aspirations. This internship is your chance to launch your career, understand your role in the global food supply chain, and contribute to our mission of feeding the world.

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Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Intern, you will actively contribute to our operations team through various tasks and learning experiences, including:

• Providing direct support to the operations team on daily tasks and ongoing projects.
• Learning about effective and efficient operational practices within a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Shadowing to understand how to maintain production practices that robustly support the facility’s food safety program.
• Gaining experience in monitoring product quality and production operations to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Understanding the principles of creating an inclusive environment where all team members are active and involved participants in the business.
• Recognizing and celebrating team and individual successes to foster a positive work environment.
• Challenging individuals to achieve their full potential, surpassing self-imposed limitations.
• Shadowing supervisors to learn how to identify problems or bottlenecks in production processes and effectively resolve issues. This includes ensuring all production resources (materials, equipment, human resources) are available as needed to maintain production schedules and supporting continuous improvement goals across safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Developing and implementing a tangible solution to a specific problem or bottleneck identified within the operations department.
• Building meaningful relationships with hourly team members to foster collaboration and understanding.
• Shadowing production supervisors to gain insights into their day-to-day operations and responsibilities.
• Learning the basics of how to anticipate and determine the causes of delays in shift operations, and taking appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Successfully completing and presenting a project focused on addressing specific issues within the operations department, demonstrating your analytical and problem-solving skills.

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What You’ll Gain From This Internship

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience, offering:

• Unparalleled opportunities to connect with and learn from our company’s executive leadership team throughout the duration of your internship.
• Broad exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing a well-rounded understanding of the overall production process from start to finish.
• Guidance from a dedicated mentor who is invested in your success, providing valuable feedback and coaching.
• The chance to prove your capabilities in a dynamic and highly rewarding industry.
• An immersive experience in a multicultural work environment that firmly stands on its values and prioritizes its people.
• The opportunity to significantly develop your technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Access to regular leadership training sessions led by our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Engagement in projects directly driven by business objectives, ensuring your work has real-world implications and impact.
• Potential for accelerated growth within our company, including early access to career development programs for high-performing interns.

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Qualifications

To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

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

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Compensation & Program Details

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

• $21/hour
• A $2,500 relocation stipend to support your move for the internship.

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Pre-employment Requirements & Company Commitment

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 a 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