Summer Feed Mill Intern: Hands-on Ops & Process Improvement

Butterball; Kansas; On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is offering a 10–12 week Feed Mill Intern program across Midwest locations in Ozark, AR, Yellville, AR, or Sherwin, KS. Interns will learn feed manufacturing, ingredient management, and participate in safety and maintenance initiatives.

You will work alongside experienced leaders to gain hands-on exposure to operations, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects while developing professional skills for a career in processing and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date December 2028 through June 2029.
• Willingness to work in a feed mill environment and travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn the day-to-day operations of a feed mill, including feed manufacturing and ingredient management.
• Partner with mill leaders and team members to support production, maintenance, and safety initiatives.
• Assist with projects focused on process improvement, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze operational data and present project findings and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Butterball is offering a 10–12 week Feed Mill Intern program across Midwest locations in Ozark, AR, Yellville, AR, or Sherwin, KS. Interns will learn feed manufacturing, ingredient management, and participate in safety and maintenance initiatives.

You will work alongside experienced leaders to gain hands-on exposure to operations, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects while developing professional skills for a career in processing and manufacturing.