Production Intern OSU

Smithfield Foods; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in California is offering a paid internship spanning about 10 weeks in a swine production environment. You will train daily under department leaders, gaining practical insight into production processes while applying your coursework.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an agriculture-related degree, possess strong communication skills, and are proactive, team-oriented, and well-organized. This internship emphasizes learning, environment safety, and collaboration within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university; agriculture majors preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive with good time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Trains daily in a swine facility to understand processes and interrelations.
• Learns duties under department leadership and performs responsibilities.
• Complies with environmental laws and Smithfield Hog Production policies.
• Reports environmental issues to supervisor immediately.
• Understands and reviews the company emergency notification process.
• Performs duties as defined by supervisor; may take on additional tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Time management

Education

Agriculture-related degree pursuit

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

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 your education. Our goal is to provide a training environment that not only encourages creativity, but offers equality, diversity, mutual respect, and productivity. Our internships are typically 10 weeks.

Core Responsibilities

• Trains daily in a swine facility gaining a general understanding of processes and how these processes interrelate to overall company efforts in swine production.

• Engaged under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while learning/performing duties and responsibilities of a particular function.

• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production Division subscribes

• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor

• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site

• Performs all duties as defined by supervisor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must be working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university or 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.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow 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, do frequent stooping, bending, and climbing

• 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 (i.e. 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 veterans 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.