Intern - Feedyard

Agri Beef Co.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401k

PTO 15 days

Six holidays

Three floating holidays

Job summary

Agri Beef Co. invites students to join its Summer 2026 Feedyard Internship program across Idaho or Washington yards, gaining hands-on experience in feed departments, cattle processing, and yard maintenance.

You will participate in a final project and present to employees and leadership. The internship offers exposure to multiple areas, with potential for real-world learning and career development in cattle feeding.

Qualifications

• Interest in a career path in the cattle feeding industry.
• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Business (preferred).
• Practical hands-on experience working with livestock (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work across the feedyard areas—Feed/Mill, Cattle Processing and Health, Yard Maintenance, and Final Project.
• Assist in daily feed, maintenance, and livestock care tasks.
• Support in processing cattle and preparing shipping/receiving lists.
• Complete a final project and present findings to staff.

Skills

Interest in cattle feeding industry

Livestock experience (hands-on)

Education

Pursuing degree in Agriculture or Business

Job description

Join the Agri Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which are coveted by top chefs around the globe … and which you will have discounted access to, becoming the hero of your backyard BBQ’s.

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just a place to work, we are a family!With ample growth opportunity, competitive wages and benefits, and a strong family culture, we’re here to welcome you home!

Agri Beef is seeking students who are passionate about feedyard management to participate in our summer 2026 internship program. As an Agri Beef Feedyard Intern, you will get the opportunity to work in the various areas of a feedyard, which may include animal nutrition and feeding, cattle processing and health, and yard maintenance. Individuals will be located at one of our feedyards in Washington (Moses Lake or Eltopia) or Idaho (American Falls or Parma).

Possible fields of involvement include:

1. Feed/Mill

• Operate feed truck; perform maintenance
• Process grain and perform mill maintenance
• Read feed bunks
• Assist in commodity management and end-of-month commodity inventory
• Perform feed department-related tasks on information systems

2. Cattle Processing and Health

• Process cattle following feed yard protocol
• Complete the shipping and receiving of at least one lot of cattle
• Prepare shipping lists and agendas

3. Yard Maintenance

• Operate pen cleaning and yard equipment
• Perform assigned general and equipment maintenance tasks
• Assist in the daily scheduling of activities
• Communicate with other departments on maintenance activities
• Understand general yard operations

4. Final Project

• Complete a final project related to area of experience
• Present project to employees and leadership

Qualifications:

• Interest in a career path in the cattle feeding industry
• Working toward a degree in the College of Agriculture or Business (preferred)
• Practical hands‑on experience working with livestock in the beef or dairy cattle industries (preferred)

WAGE RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefit package offered for employees (and qualified dependents) working 30+ hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

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