Transportation Operations - Summer Intern

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Transportation Intern to gain hands-on experience in coordinating and optimizing transportation operations. This summer role involves working with drivers and cross-functional teams to support transportation and distribution activities.

The intern will maintain transportation records, logs, and shipment details while developing skills in logistics, reporting, and teamwork in a real-world setting at our Springdale, AR facility.

Qualifications

• Incoming Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or MBA with at least one semester remaining.
• Supply Chain majors preferred; other closely related majors will be considered.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with drivers and cross-functional units across transportation and distribution.
• Assist in maintaining accurate transportation records including driver logs, shipment details, and incident reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Supply Chain major preferred

MBA with one semester remaining

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Description Summary: Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a summer internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands‑on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry level work at one of the world's largest food companies, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real world work, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Program Highlights

• Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands‑on experiences and project‑based work.
• Summer Series: Participate in weekly events where you will have the chance to learn, network, and have fun with your peers and leaders across the company!
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units.
• Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive impact on the world.
• Relocation and Housing Assistance: Where applicable, support for relocation and housing could be provided.
• Participation in company events and initiatives
• As a Transportation Intern, you will work closely with our experienced team to gain practical hands‑on experience in the field of transportation management. This internship is designed to provide you with exposure to the intricacies of coordinating and optimizing transportation operations within our organization. Responsibilities include communication between drivers and other BU’s throughout transportation and distribution. The selected candidate will assist in maintaining accurate records of transportation activities, including driver logs, shipment details, and incident reports.

Application Requirements

• Your resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.
• REQUIREMENTS: Education: Incoming Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or MBA at least one semester of school remaining required. Supply Chain majors preferred; other closely related majors will be considered.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Special Skills: Ability to multitask; motivated self‑starter.
• Hours: Ability to work weekends required.
• This is a Summer role where the selected candidate is expected to work (40 hours/week) during the summer.
• Location: This internship will sit in‑person at our Terminal Office in Springdale, AR and the candidate must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 50 miles or less.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America). Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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