What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation/Special Projects Year Round Intern position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting the transportation network of all fresh and frozen shipments including rendered products. This includes balancing the interrelationship of service and cost to maintain our current leadership position in on- time delivery while minimizing our overall transportation expense. Align and execute projects to support our Export & Bulk Transportation business plan. Motivated self-starter problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to provide solutions and visibility that will meet/exceed established goals. Position will be required to meet with new or current stakeholders to drive “Best In Class” initiatives, and other duties as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education: Supply Chain, Transportation, Data Analytics, Agriculture, or Business majors preferred. Incoming junior, senior, or MBA with at least one year of school remaining required.
Experience: Previous work experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
Travel: Local/Region travel to plants/DCs to support project needs.
Special Skills: The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, and leadership skills, who takes initiative and is pursuing a career in Supply Chain / Transportation.
Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting the transportation network of all fresh and frozen shipments including rendered products. This includes balancing the interrelationship of service and cost to maintain our current leadership position in on- time delivery while minimizing our overall transportation expense. Align and execute projects to support our Export & Bulk Transportation business plan. Motivated self-starter problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to provide solutions and visibility that will meet/exceed established goals. Position will be required to meet with new or current stakeholders to drive “Best In Class” initiatives, and other duties as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting various transportation projects focused on service improvement, visibility, process improvement, and workflow simplification.
- Projects will include but not limited to, mode of transportation optimization, service and cost initiatives, adaptable supply-chain, E2E Export visibility, and process improvement initiatives.
- Working cross-functionally with all team members; Operations, Finance, Strategy, Procurement, Systems, Safety, Personnel, Legal/Compliance
Education: Supply Chain, Transportation, Data Analytics, Agriculture, or Business majors preferred. Incoming junior, senior, or MBA with at least one year of school remaining required.
Experience: Previous work experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
Travel: Local/Region travel to plants/DCs to support project needs.
Special Skills: The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, and leadership skills, who takes initiative and is pursuing a career in Supply Chain / Transportation.
Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
- This position is located in Springdale AR. This is a year-round internship with the selected candidate expected to work in person 40 hours during the summer and 15-20 hours during the school year.
- Must include a resume with anticipated graduation date to be fully considered.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.