Operations Summer Internship – Summer 2024

Job Description

Operations Summer Internship – Summer 2024

JBS USA is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students for our 10-week Summer Operations Internship program. This unique opportunity allows interns to gain hands-on experience in a leading global food production company, contribute to real-world operational improvements, and explore potential career paths within the industry.

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About JBS USA

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, featuring a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We specialize in 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, the largest poultry company in North America, we are supported by more than 100,000 dedicated 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.

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Program Purpose / General Summary

As an Operations Summer Intern, you will leverage your unique perspective and knowledge to identify operational gaps and improve process efficiency, making a genuine mark on our business. JBS Foods is committed to your professional growth, aiming to help you explore and identify a potential career path that aligns with your interests. This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to understand your fit within the global food supply chain and our mission to feed the world.

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Key Responsibilities

During your 10-week internship, you will be actively involved in various aspects of our operations:

• Provide direct support to the operations team, contributing to daily activities and strategic initiatives.
• Actively learn and implement effective and efficient operational practices within a culture of continuous improvement.
• Shadow and understand production practices that maintain and support the facility’s robust food safety program.
• Experience how to monitor product quality and production operations to consistently meet customer expectations.
• Contribute to creating an environment where all team members are encouraged to be active participants and involved in the business.
• Recognize and celebrate team successes, and challenge individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Shadow supervisors to identify and resolve problems or bottlenecks in production processes, ensuring all necessary production resources (materials, equipment, and human resources) are readily available to maintain schedules.
• Support continuous improvement goals across key areas including safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Understand how to design and implement effective solutions to address identified operational problems or bottlenecks.
• Cultivate strong, positive relationships with hourly team members across the facility.
• Shadow production supervisors to gain deep insights into their day-to-day operations and leadership responsibilities.
• Learn basics in how to anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Complete and present a significant project related to specific issues or opportunities within the operations department.

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What to Expect / Program Benefits

This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience:

• Executive Leadership Access: A unique chance to connect with and learn from our company’s executive leadership team throughout the program.
• Broad Business Exposure: Gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing a well-rounded understanding of the overall production process.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Receive guidance, feedback, and coaching from a mentor genuinely invested in your success.
• Real-World Impact: An opportunity to prove yourself and make a tangible impact in a highly rewarding industry.
• Multicultural Work Environment: Experience a diverse and inclusive work environment that stands on its values and prioritizes its people.
• Skill Development: Develop your technical and business knowledge alongside seasoned industry experts.
• Leadership Training: Participate in regular leadership training sessions led by our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Business-Driven Projects: Engage in projects driven by real business objectives with real-world implications.
• Accelerated Growth Potential: Potential for accelerated growth within our company by providing early access to career development programs.

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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 pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

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Compensation & Benefits

The applicant selected for this position will receive:

• An hourly wage of $21/hour.
• A $2,500 relocation stipend.

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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 a drug, alcohol, and background check 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

JBS USA is an EOE/Vets/Disability employer.