Production Intern OSU

Smithfield Foods; Woodland (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods offers a 10-week paid internship program designed to give students real-life experience in swine production. Interns train daily under department supervision, learning processes and how they interrelate with company goals while adhering to environmental laws and emergency procedures.

Interns will gain exposure to multiple functions, develop teamwork and communication skills, and perform duties as assigned by supervisors in a fast-paced environment at Smithfield Hog Production

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Proactive thinker

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Agriculture-related degree preferred

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

• 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.