Swine Production Intern — Learn, Grow & Impact

Smithfield Foods; Jamesport (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Missouri offers a paid internship that gives students hands-on training in a swine production environment. The program typically runs for 10 weeks and emphasizes real-life experiences, diverse career options, and applying classroom knowledge.

Interns train daily under supervision, gaining insight into production processes while building teamwork, time management, and proactive problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an agriculture-related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and organized; able to manage time and projects.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Trains daily in a swine facility to understand processes and interrelations with overall company production.
• Works under department leader supervision while learning duties of a specific function.
• Complies with environmental laws and Smithfield Hog Production Division procedures; report issues immediately.
• Reviews the company’s emergency notification process and adheres to site safety policies.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor and supports team as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Proactive

Independent

Respectful

Education

Pursuing degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Missouri offers a paid internship that gives students hands-on training in a swine production environment. The program typically runs for 10 weeks and emphasizes real-life experiences, diverse career options, and applying classroom knowledge.

Interns train daily under supervision, gaining insight into production processes while building teamwork, time management, and proactive problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.