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Required Education:
Some College
Additional Information:
4 openings available.
Internal Number: R0440469
Job Details:
LOCATIONS: Amarillo, TX |Dakota City, NE | Finney County, KS
This Internship will be responsible for leading various projects including yield testing, building cost-to-produce, carcass chill studies as well as learning all aspects of harvest and production lines. Additional responsibilities would include supporting technical components of beef carcass merchandising and meat engineering relative to the carcass composition yield enhancement and gross margin improvement. This position will work under an experienced supervisor to gain the necessary training to lead teams of people to produce a high quality, safe product that meets customer specifications. This position will work cross functionally with operation support departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Maintenance, FSQA, Sales, and may to work various shifts in order to learn additional facets of the operations and maintenance. Other duties include ensuring that all product quality and safety processes are being followed promoting a safe work environment and performing other responsibilities as assigned. These positions will be assigned to various Beef plant locations.
This position is slated for candidates who are currently local to one of Tyson Foods Beef Plants. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local candidates are not selected, candidates from other areas will then be reviewed for consideration.
Housing will be provided for any chosen candidate that is located outside of a 50-mile radius.
This is a summer internship and will require approximately 40 working hours per week in-person at the Beef Plant that you are assigned to.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
LOCATIONS: Amarillo, TX |Dakota City, NE | Finney County, KS
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with at least one semester of school remaining following internship. Animal Science, Agriculture, Meat Science, or other related majors preferred.
Experience: Management, group project and/or leadership experience preferred. Agriculture experience a plus.
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Availability: Must be willing to work multiple shifts
Special Skills: Motivated, self-starter who has the desire to learn from others. Leadership, team player, problem solver, multi-tasking, and leading by example.
Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company producing approximately 20% of the beef, pork and chicken in the United States in addition to a portfolio of foods under the Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair® brands.
Tyson Foods is also the leading protein provider to many national restaurant chains, including quick service, casual, mid-scale and fine-dining restaurants. We make great food for a variety of foodservice customers, including schools, military bases, hospitals, nursing homes and international customers, as well. We are also the only company that sells chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods products through all major retail distribution channels, including club stores, grocery stores, and discount stores.