Swine & Animal Nutrition Intern — Hands-On Capstone Project

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in the United States seeks an internship in its Swine and Animal Nutrition division. The role offers hands-on exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a capstone presentation to senior leadership at the end of the program. Enrolled students will rotate through production swine operations, feed manufacturing, and grower relations to gain diverse, practical insights, with company-wide support for learning and development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of swine operations management and systems on a large production scale including sow farms, wean to finish operations, and feed manufacturing.
• Learn to identify, diagnose and treat common health challenges in production swine.
• Wean pig start up - play a huge role in the most vital stage of a pig’s life, administer treatments, and swine necropsy.
• Work and interact with current and new growers; develop communication and interpersonal skills while working with different growers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work ethic & independence

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in the United States seeks an internship in its Swine and Animal Nutrition division. The role offers hands-on exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a capstone presentation to senior leadership at the end of the program. Enrolled students will rotate through production swine operations, feed manufacturing, and grower relations to gain diverse, practical insights, with company-wide support for learning and development.