Summer Operations Internship – Live Production

Job Description

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Job Title: Summer Operations Internship – Live Production

About JBS USA

JBS USA stands as a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, distinguished by 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, JBS USA proudly employs more than 100,000 dedicated team members globally.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to achieve excellence in all endeavors, maintaining an unwavering focus on our business to ensure superior products and services for our customers, cultivate trusting relationships with our suppliers, deliver profitability for our shareholders, and create opportunities for a better future for all our team members.

Our core values – Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity – guide every aspect of our operations and foster a culture of integrity and success.

Internship Purpose & Impact

Embark on a dynamic 10-week summer internship where your unique perspective and knowledge will be instrumental in identifying operational gaps and driving significant improvements in process efficiency. This is more than just an internship; it’s an opportunity to make a genuine and tangible mark on our business. At JBS Foods, we are deeply committed to your professional growth and to helping you discover a potential career path that aligns with your interests. Begin your career journey with us and uncover your place within the intricate global food supply chain, contributing directly to our mission of feeding the world.

Key Responsibilities

As a Summer Operations Intern within Live Production, you will gain hands-on experience and provide critical support across various departments:

• Live Operations Team Support: Actively contribute to the daily functions and strategic initiatives of the Live Operations Team.
• Hatchery Immersion:
  • Engage in comprehensive shadowing to understand proper egg handling procedures, vaccination protocols, transferring processes, and chick handling techniques.
  • Gain insight into the specific roles and responsibilities of each employee within the hatchery environment.
• Broiler Operations:
  • Witness effective communication strategies with independent growers.
  • Shadow broiler technicians to comprehend their day-to-day responsibilities and challenges.
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of housing conditions, farm operations, and best practices for broiler management.
• Breeder Management:
  • Work directly alongside pullet crews, gaining firsthand experience in servicing, vaccination administration, and accurate bird weighing.
• Feed Mill Processes:
  • Undertake a complete tour of the feed mill to observe the entire production process from raw material intake to finished feed.
  • Develop an understanding of different feed types, their nutritional compositions, and the rigorous testing procedures implemented for quality control.
• Live Haul Logistics:
  • Observe the overall Live Haul process, understanding its logistical complexities and efficiency requirements.
  • Actively assist in the unloading of trucks, gaining practical experience in this critical stage of the supply chain.
• Capstone Project:
  • Complete and present a dedicated project focused on identifying and addressing specific issues or opportunities for improvement within the rendering department. This project will require critical thinking, analysis, and presentation skills.

What to Expect & Benefits

This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional development:

• Executive Leadership Access: A unique chance to connect with and learn directly from our company’s executive leadership team throughout the duration of your internship program.
• Holistic Business Exposure: Gain exposure to multiple functional areas of the business, providing you with a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the overall production process from farm to plate.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from a dedicated mentor who is genuinely invested in your success, providing consistent feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Industry Challenge: The opportunity to prove your capabilities and make a significant contribution within a highly rewarding and essential industry.
• Multicultural Environment: Thrive in a vibrant, multicultural work environment that steadfastly upholds its values and prioritizes its people.
• Skill Development: Develop and enhance your technical and business knowledge by working alongside industry experts.
• Leadership Training: Participate in regular leadership training sessions led by our world-class leadership development instructors.
• Real-World Projects: Engage in projects driven by critical business objectives, yielding real-world implications and measurable impact.
• Accelerated Growth Potential: Potential for accelerated career growth within JBS USA by gaining early access to internal career development programs and opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Pre-Employment Details

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

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

EOE/Vets/Disability

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