Tyson Foods · 2 hours ago
Carcass Merchandising Summer 2026 Intern
Springdale, AR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerTyson Foods is a leader in the meat processing industry, and they are seeking a Carcass Merchandising Summer Intern. The role involves understanding USDA beef grading standards and working with production management to ensure optimal inventory levels and efficiency in carcass selection.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Obtain an understanding of the USDA beef grading standards
Recognize how to work with graders in order to achieve optimum grade application
Apply Tyson selection and discounting specifications for processing
Work with production management to achieve ideal inventory levels
Maintain maximum efficiency in carcass selection
Monitor all vital areas of the sales coolers
Check refrigeration, spacing, ribbing, and lighting in all grading areas
Report discrepancies to the sales manager and production management
Explore different divisions and departments while learning the various aspects of the meat processing industry
Qualification
Required
Must be in good standing; entering Junior or Senior year, required with at least one semester remaining
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Evaluation of beef carcass quality attributes will require good visual acuity and capacity for rapid decision making
Must be able and willing to work on rotating shifts in cold environment with long periods of standing
This is a 10-12 week Internship
This is a summer internship and will require approximately 40 working hours per week in-person
Must include a resume to be considered
Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration
Preferred
Degrees in Agricultural, Animal, or Meat Science, or other related fields
Some Meat evaluation experience
Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word and Excel)
Benefits
Housing stipend will be provided for any chosen candidates that are located outside of a 50-mile radius.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
Company
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company.
Founded in 1935
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Donnie King
President and CEO
Curt Calaway
Chief Financial Officer
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