What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pork Procurement Summer Intern 2026 position at Tyson Foods?
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Job Details:
SUMMARY:
As a Pork Procurement Intern, you can expect to not only learn activities associated with procuring and handling hogs, but also be introduced to other departments within our pork division. Throughout the 10-to-12-week period you will have hands on experience, receiving, weighing, tattooing, and penning of hogs in an environment that focuses on proper AWB (Animal Well-Being) and comfort of the animals. You will be booking loads for local hog deliveries and keeping an effective book schedule for accuracy in maintaining plant harvesting operations as well as traveling to attend trade shows. You will have the opportunity to train in grade and yield kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. You will also have the opportunity to shadow buyers in the field. Upon completion of your internship, you will have acquired a direct understanding of the requirements involved in purchasing a continual supply of quality raw material. You will also fully comprehend Tyson's buying practices that can position you well for advancement in becoming a Livestock Buyer.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with at least one semester of school remaining following internship. Animal Science, Agriculture, or other related majors preferred.
Experience: Previous livestock and agricultural experience preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Other requirements: Must be highly motivated in running a successful business.
Position Specific Requirements: This position will be located at our Louisa County Plant in Columbus Junction, IA. This is a 10–12-week Internship and is tentatively scheduled to start middle May and end middle of August. Must be enrolled in a college or university with degree-seeking status. Housing assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate:
$0.00 - $0.00
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
No
Long-Term Incentive Plan:
No
Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
As a Pork Procurement Intern, you can expect to not only learn activities associated with procuring and handling hogs, but also be introduced to other departments within our pork division. Throughout the 10-to-12-week period you will have hands on experience, receiving, weighing, tattooing, and penning of hogs in an environment that focuses on proper AWB (Animal Well-Being) and comfort of the animals. You will be booking loads for local hog deliveries and keeping an effective book schedule for accuracy in maintaining plant harvesting operations as well as traveling to attend trade shows. You will have the opportunity to train in grade and yield kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. You will also have the opportunity to shadow buyers in the field. Upon completion of your internship, you will have acquired a direct understanding of the requirements involved in purchasing a continual supply of quality raw material. You will also fully comprehend Tyson's buying practices that can position you well for advancement in becoming a Livestock Buyer.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with at least one semester of school remaining following internship. Animal Science, Agriculture, or other related majors preferred.
Experience: Previous livestock and agricultural experience preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Other requirements: Must be highly motivated in running a successful business.
Position Specific Requirements: This position will be located at our Louisa County Plant in Columbus Junction, IA. This is a 10–12-week Internship and is tentatively scheduled to start middle May and end middle of August. Must be enrolled in a college or university with degree-seeking status. Housing assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate:
$0.00 - $0.00
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
No
Long-Term Incentive Plan:
No
Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.
