Production Intern OSU

Smithfield Foods; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Smithfield Foods offers a paid internship in Tarboro, North Carolina, where students can gain real-life experiences while exploring career options in swine production. Interns will train for approximately 10 weeks, engaging in various responsibilities under supervision.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in agriculture-related fields, possess strong communication skills, and be willing to work in a team environment. Physical demands include walking and standing for long periods and occasionally lifting weights up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in agriculture.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Train daily in a swine facility to understand processes related to swine production.
• Engage under supervision and perform duties in a specified function.
• Maintain compliance with environmental laws and report issues immediately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive thinker

Strong time management

Teamwork

Education

Working toward a degree or recent graduate

Job description

Job Overview

The Smithfield Foods internship program offers students a paid opportunity to train in an environment that fosters real‑life experiences, explores career options, and applies academic learning. Interns typically complete a 10‑week internship.

Compensation

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $16.00/hour

Core Responsibilities

• Train daily in a swine facility, gaining a general understanding of processes and how these interrelate to overall company efforts in swine production.
• Engage under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while learning and performing duties in a particular function.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental laws and procedures that the Smithfield Hog Production Division subscribes to.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review that policy at the work site.
• Perform all duties as defined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university or be a recent graduate. Agriculture‑related majors preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Proactive thinker and self‑motivated.
• Strong time, project, and organizational management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to respect, approachability, and teamwork while building strong working relationships and fostering a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, navigating narrow alleys and penning.
• Must be able to work an average 48‑hour week which includes weekends and holidays.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; frequent stooping, bending, and climbing required.
• Must shower in and out of farm facilities daily.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics (e.g., penicillin).
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757‑357‑1595.