What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beef Operations Summer Internship position at National Beef?
Overview:
National Beef, a national leader in the beef industry, is looking for college students ready to explore a career in Beef Production to join our family for the summer of 2026 as Beef Operations Intern. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and a caring and supportive environment, National Beef could become your next career move.
Our internship program will allow you to gain experience in first-hand process management, critical thinking skills, operational planning for customer fulfillment needs, and formulation of ground beef in a state-of-the-art facility. You will be introduced to our company culture and work practices and learn about department processing practices from start to finish. We will place qualified interns in three locations: Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; and Tama, Iowa.
This is a paid internship. Housing allowance is included where required.
This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position.
Program length: 10-12 weeks
Responsibilities:
You will be working for an industry leader in beef processing!
National Beef’s production facilities are high-speed operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and yields. You will learn how they are designed to execute complex processes required to support the comprehensive product and program needs of National Beef’s diverse customers.
You will spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication and gain experience while working on rewarding projects to solve real business needs.
This experience will provide a broad introduction to the National Beef Packing Production Operations process. You will work collaboratively with the Operations Team and have networking opportunities with senior leadership in the facility.
As a Beef Production Operations Intern, you will be responsible for preparing detailed reports for the senior management team and key department heads, summarizing key insights and experiences during the internship, including a program-end presentation to this same leadership group, demonstrating what you have learned.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Company Overview:
National Beef is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual.
Join us for the summer!
National Beef, a national leader in the beef industry, is looking for college students ready to explore a career in Beef Production to join our family for the summer of 2026 as Beef Operations Intern. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and a caring and supportive environment, National Beef could become your next career move.
Our internship program will allow you to gain experience in first-hand process management, critical thinking skills, operational planning for customer fulfillment needs, and formulation of ground beef in a state-of-the-art facility. You will be introduced to our company culture and work practices and learn about department processing practices from start to finish. We will place qualified interns in three locations: Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; and Tama, Iowa.
This is a paid internship. Housing allowance is included where required.
This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position.
Program length: 10-12 weeks
Program highlights for the Beef Production Summer Internship include but are not limited to:
You will be working for an industry leader in beef processing!
National Beef’s production facilities are high-speed operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and yields. You will learn how they are designed to execute complex processes required to support the comprehensive product and program needs of National Beef’s diverse customers.
You will spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication and gain experience while working on rewarding projects to solve real business needs.
This experience will provide a broad introduction to the National Beef Packing Production Operations process. You will work collaboratively with the Operations Team and have networking opportunities with senior leadership in the facility.
As a Beef Production Operations Intern, you will be responsible for preparing detailed reports for the senior management team and key department heads, summarizing key insights and experiences during the internship, including a program-end presentation to this same leadership group, demonstrating what you have learned.
Qualified Candidates for the Beef Production Summer Internship position should possess the following:
- Enrolled and have completed at least two years in an accredited college degree program focusing on one of the following fields of study:
- Animal Science
- Ag Business
- Microbiology/Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Other Related Fields may be considered
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products
- Availability to work 40 hours per week (some weekend work) on-site for the duration of the internship
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.
National Beef is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual.
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