Summer Operations Internship

JBS USA: Summer Operations Internship Program

About Us

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 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 on six continents. As the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America, JBS USA proudly employs more than 100,000 team members globally.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business. We strive to ensure the best products and services to our customers, foster a relationship of trust with our suppliers, achieve profitability for our shareholders, and provide 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 of the Role

Embark on a dynamic 10-week summer internship with JBS USA, where your unique perspective and knowledge will be instrumental in identifying operational gaps and driving process efficiency improvements. This isn’t just an internship; it’s an opportunity to make a genuine mark on our business. We are committed to growing you as a professional and helping you identify a potential career path that aligns with your interests. Begin your career journey with us and discover your place within the global food supply chain and our mission to feed the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Live Operations Team.
• Shadowing within the Hatchery: Gain deep understanding of proper egg handling procedures, vaccinations, transferring, and chick handling, along with insight into each employee’s role in this critical area.
• Broilers Operations: Witness effective communication with growers and shadow broiler technicians to grasp their day-to-day responsibilities. Acquire knowledge on optimal housing and farm conditions/operations.
• Breeders Operations: Get firsthand experience by shadowing pullet crews, participating in servicing, vaccinations, and weighing processes.
• Feed Mills Exploration: Conduct a thorough tour of the feed mill to observe the entire production process. Understand the different types of feed and testing procedures employed.
• Observe the overall Live Haul process and actively assist in unloading trucks.
• Complete and present a significant project related to issues within the rendering department, showcasing your analytical and problem-solving skills.

What to Expect from Your Internship

• A unique chance to connect with and learn from our company’s executive leadership team throughout your program.
• Extensive exposure to multiple areas of the business, providing a well-rounded understanding of the entire production process.
• The guidance of a dedicated mentor who is invested in your success, offering valuable feedback and coaching.
• The opportunity to prove yourself in a highly rewarding industry.
• A multicultural work environment that firmly stands on its values and prioritizes its people.
• The chance to develop your technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Access to regular leadership training sessions with our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Engagement in projects driven by real business objectives with tangible, real-world implications.
• Potential for accelerated growth within our company by providing 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

• $21/hour
• $2,500 relocation stipend

Important Information

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