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National Beef Packing Company LLC · 1 month ago

Beef Operations Summer Internship

Tama, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

National Beef, a national leader in the beef industry, is looking for college students ready to explore a career in Beef Production as Beef Operations Interns for the summer of 2026. The internship program will provide experience in process management, operational planning, and formulation of ground beef in a state-of-the-art facility.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood Processing

No H1B

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

Qualification

Animal ScienceAg BusinessMicrobiology/ChemistryIndustrial EngineeringAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingSelf-directedLeadership abilities

Required

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

Benefits

Housing allowance is included where required.

Company

National Beef Packing Company LLC

National Beef Packing Company, LLC, is America’s Premier Beef Company® Since National Beef® opened the doors to our first processing plant in 1992, we have forged alliances and partnerships with the best American ranchers.

Founded in 1992