Intern - True West Beef

True West Beef LLC; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

True West Beef LLC in Jerome, Idaho, is launching a 2026 summer internship program at our state-of-the-art facility. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience across quality assurance, operations, wastewater, maintenance, and administration.

You will collaborate with a diverse management team, learn HACCP and SQF concepts, contribute to safety programs and process improvements, and help develop skills for a rewarding career in the agriculture industry.

Qualifications

• Interest in a career path in the agriculture industry, specifically processing plants.
• Pursuing a degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Agriculture, or Business (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality assurance audits and food safety programs in production areas.
• Support operations to gather yield data and document standard procedures.
• Learn wastewater handling and basic process control tasks.
• Support maintenance, safety protocols, and SOP development.

Skills

Interest in agriculture industry

Education

Pursuing degree in Meat Science / Food Science / Agriculture / 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!

Come join our 2026 summer internship program! True West Beef is a brand new, state-of-the-art beef processing facility looking to develop a committed workforce and leadership team. At True West Beef you will have the chance to build a rewarding career and develop the skills you need to succeed. Individuals will be located at our True West Beef facility in Jerome, Idaho. As an intern at our processing plant, you will get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an area related to your field of study.

Possible fields of involvement include::

1. Quality Assurance

• Work with food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs in the Harvest (Slaughter), Fabrication, and Value-Added Products production divisions
• Conduct quality assurance and food safety audits in the production process
• Conduct validation studies at various points in the production process

2. Operations

• Partner with operations to gather yield data and validate our product yield standards
• Capture the proper way to perform tasks in order to meet our product specifications in the fabrication and harvest divisions
• Create a library of product-cutting films to preserve and disseminate the proper way to perform a specific job
• Work with a diverse management team including the disciplines of production, quality assurance, sales, maintenance, sanitation, and information technology

3. Wastewater

• Gain knowledge and experience in operating a wastewater treatment plant.
• Gather data
• Collect samples
• Perform lab testing for process control
• Perform biological nutrient removal study

4. Maintenance

• Learn key processes and design of the Beef Production Facility
• Understand the basics of HACCP and SQF, and the role of USDA: FSIS
• Develop an understanding of the principles used to develop a maintenance program, including safety protocols and permit requirements
• Navigate Maintenance Connection and SharePoint
• Utilize OEM manuals to develop SOPs, maintenance procedures, and spare parts lists

5. Administration (HR, IT)

• HR: Gain hands-on experience in the HR function, which may include recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, orientation, performance management, and other related areas.
• IT: Gain hands-on experience in the IT function, which may include service desk operations, DAX system activities, and other related areas.

Qualifications:

• Interest in a career path in the agriculture industry, specifically a processing plant
• Working toward a degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Agriculture, Business or a related field (preferred)

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