We combine 157 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Together, we can create new opportunities for you to grow, develop and make an impact on the future of our business.

Internship Coordinator:

Emma Schul (emma_tanner@cargill.com)

Internship Opportunities:

FSQR Internship – Multiple US locations

Protein Food Science R&D Internship – Wichita, KS

Food Science R&D Internship – Plymouth, MN

Operations Internship – Multiple US locations

At National Pork Board (NPB), we are driven to meet consumer expectations guided by pork producers. We aspire to do what is right for people, pigs and the planet.

Internship Coordinator:

Amy Eldridge (aeldridge@pork.org)

Internship Opportunities:

 Nutrition Health & Wellness Internship

Market Development Internship

Finance Internship

IT Project Management Internship

 Sustainability Internship

  IT/Development Internship

All internships are based out of our office in Clive, Iowa.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company lives by its purpose statement ”Inspired People. Inspired Food.” to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. Hormel Foods sells products in all 50 states through a direct sales force assigned to offices in major cities throughout the United States. Their efforts are supported by independent brokers and distributors. Through Hormel Foods International Corporation, the company markets its products in various locations throughout the world. Some of the larger markets include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, Japan, Mexico, The Philippines and South Korea.  

The company's success is largely based on the talent and dedication of the inspired people who work here. With more than 20,000 employees, Hormel Foods is committed to fostering a positive work environment that encourages professional growth and fulfillment. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. In addition, the company has been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces and Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies and as one of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For by Selling Power magazine.

Internship Coordinator:

Makinna Lee (mclee@hormel.com)

Internship Opportunities:

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN – AUSTIN, MN

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN – AUSTIN, MN

PLANTERS MARKETING INTERN – CHICAGO, IL

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE INTERN – AUSTIN, MN

DATA ANALYST INTERN – AUSTIN, MN

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN – AUSTIN, MN

At JBS USA and Pilgrims, our mission is to make every occasion delicious and every meal good for the world. That's why we feed the broader needs of our team members, our communities, and our planet – by providing billion-dollar investments in sustainability, rural infrastructure, access to life-changing education and more. We are the number one global beef and poultry producer and the second largest pork producer. Our global team is comprised of 260,000 team members in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the U.K., Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand.

Internship Coordinator:

Iraid Diaz (Iraid.Diaz2@jbssa.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Accounting/Finance

Human Resources

IT

JBS Ops

Pilgrim's Live Ops

Maintenance

Pilgrim's Ops

Quality Assurance

Rendering

Sales

Sales

Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company producing approximately 20% of the beef, pork and chicken in the United States in addition to a portfolio of foods under the Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, BallPark®, Wright®, Aidell's® and State Fair® brands. Tyson Foods is also the leading protein provider to many national restaurant chains, including quick service, casual, mid-scale, and fine dining restaurants. We make great food for a variety of foodservice customers, including schools, military bases, hospitals, nursing homes and international customers as well. We are also the only company that sells chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods products through all major retail distribution channels, including club stores, grocery stores, and discount stores.

Internship Coordinator:

Danika Miller (danika.miller@tyson.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Research and Development—Springdale, AR

Cobb Vantress Lab—Siloam Springs, AR

Maintenance—Clarksville, AR

Distribution—Springdale, AR

Marketing—Springdale, AR

Poultry Supply Chain—Springdale, AR

Family, Partnership, Integrity, Trust, and Care. These values have driven American Foods Group for over 75 years. We are one of the largest beef processing companies in the United States. The AFG protein capabilities include beef in fresh, frozen, value-added, and fully prepared formats; additionally, animal components for medical research. Based out of Green Bay, WI, with locations throughout the Midwest, AFG is proud to be a trusted partner to their employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

Internship Coordinator:

Tristan Ziolkowski (tziolkowski@americanfoodsgroup.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Logistics—Wisconsin/Nebraska

Supply Chain—Wisconsin/Nebraska

Quality Assurance—Wisconsin

Operations—Wisconsin

Operations—Minnesota

Quality Assurance—Minnesota

At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, high quality, and affordable food. Headquartered in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, empirical is the world's leading manufacturer of lean ground beef and the recognized leader in food safety innovations for decades. Our task is to meet the world's ever-increasing nourishment needs within the constraints of our natural resources. To get there, we are thinking bigger and smarter. We are leaders in developing the equipment, process and methods needed to achieve this goal.  Empirical isn't a gigantic corporation. Instead, we are a smart, tight-knit and strategic company of doers. We hire quality people who develop fulfilling careers that make a significant impact on our world. 

Internship Coordinator:

Kelsey Collins (kcollins@empiricalfoods.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Operations Intern—South Sioux City, NE

Machine Shop Intern—South Sioux City, NE

Communications Intern—Dakota Dunes, SD

Social Media Intern—Dakota Dunes, SD

Design Engineering Intern—Dakota Dunes, SD

IT Network Intern—Dakota Dunes, SD

For 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. Today, Merck continues to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals including cancer, infectious diseases such as HIV and Ebola, and emerging animal diseases as we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Internship Coordinator:

Shirley Espinoza (shirley.espinoza@merck.com)

Internship Opportunities:

US Business Channels Sales Intern (Remote)- USA - Kansas - Lenexa

Value Chain & Consumer Affairs Intern (REMOTE)- USA - Kansas - Lenexa

Statistician Summer Intern (Hybrid)- USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Veterinary Professional Services Summer Intern (Remote)- USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Summer Dairy Cattle Sales Intern- USA - Kansas - Lenexa

Global Regulatory Affairs - CMC Co-op (Hybrid)- USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Smithfield Foods is a $19 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan's Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, John Morrell®, Cook's®, Kretschmar®, Gwaltney®, Curly's®, Margherita®, Carando®, Healthy Ones® Krakus®, Morliny®, and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

Internship Coordinator:

Gail Hall-Jackson (GHallJackson@Smithfield.com)

Internship Opportunities:

CFP—Engineering—St. Charles, IL, St. James, MN, Peru, IN

CFP—Operations/CI—St. Charles, IL, St. James, MN, Peru, IN

CFP—Tech Services—Smithfield, VA, Kinston, NC, Middlesboro, KY

Conagra Brands, headquartered in Chicago, combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We're transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We're modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape all with a culture that's ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Internship Coordinator:

Elsa Wilcox (elsa.wilcox@conagra.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Product Development Intern—Omaha

Product Development, Meat Intern - Omaha

Processing Intern—Omaha

Packaging Engineer Intern—Chicago/Omaha

Packaging Engineer Co-Op—Omaha

Culinary Co-op—Omaha

As the global leader of lactic acid and derivatives, Corbion delivers a portfolio of sustainable food solutions that inspire and enable forward-thinking companies to create and preserve the hallmarks of freshness and safety like texture, taste and microbial integrity. From conventional solutions like lactic acid and lactates to clean label alternatives such as vinegars and natural antioxidants, we help food manufacturers mitigate food safety risks through our portfolio of ingredient solutions and our models and tools.

Internship Coordinator:

Christina Curtis (christina.curtis@corbion.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Meat Applications

Food Applications

R&D - Food Microbiology

R&D – Bakery Applications

Technical Sales

Antioxidant Lab

All internships are based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT designs, produces, and services products and systems for a broad range of end markets, generating roughly one-half of annual revenue from recurring parts, service, rebuilds, and leasing operations.  

Internship Coordinator:

Tara Wilburn (tara.wilburn@jbtc.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Food Technologist – Tech Center – Sandusky, OH

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Internship Coordinator:

Hannah Borchardt (hborchardt@johnsonville.com)

Internship Opportunities:

 IT Intern

Accounting/Finance Intern

Sourcing Intern (Supply Chain)

Category Leadership Intern (Marketing)

Customer Insights Intern (Marketing)

R&D Product Development Intern

All internship and co-op opportunities located in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 70+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 20 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With nearly 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. Learn more about Simmons Foods at simmonsfoods.com.

Internship Coordinator:

Stephanie Pryce (stephanie.pryce@simfoods.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Quality Assurance Southwest City, MO Summer

R&D- Animal Nutrition Siloam Springs, AR Summer

Quality Assurance Van Buren, AR Summer

R&D- Pet Food Siloam Springs, AR Summer

R&D- Poultry Siloam Springs, AR Summer

R&D- Poultry Siloam Springs, AR Summer

The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

Internship Coordinator:

KHC University Relations Team (University.Relations@kraftheinz.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Commercial (Marketing- Sales- Strategy)

Operations (Procurement- Logistics- Supply Chain)

Finance

Research & Development

Human Resources

Roles are posted for Chicago, IL but typically the R&D interns are based in the Kraft Heinz Innovation Center in Glenview, IL.

ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our second year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That's why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members' doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.

Internship Coordinator:

Jane Ward (Jane.ward@butcherbox.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Food Science, Quality, and Safety Intern–Boston, MA

Operations Intern–Boston, MA

From iconic brands, like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Totinos, Progresso, and Blue Buffalo, to brands you have yet to meet, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting).

Internship Coordinator:

Alexandra Martinez (alexandra.martinez@genmills.com)

Internship Opportunities:

R&D Scientist/Engineer/Packaging

Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products. Since our beginning on Arthur Perdue's farm in 1920, to our expansion into agribusiness and the introduction of the PERDUE® brand of chicken and turkey under Frank Perdue, and continuing with our third generation of leadership with Chairman Jim Perdue, we've remained family owned and family operated. We are the parent company of Perdue Foods and Perdue AgriBusiness. Through our PERDUE®, HARVESTLAND®, COLEMAN NATURAL® and COLEMAN ORGANIC® food brands; agricultural products and services; and stewardship and corporate responsibility programs, we are working to become the most-trusted name in food and agricultural products. Learn more about Perdue Farms and our Corporate Responsibility Report at www.perduefarms.com. 

Internship Coordinator:

Caroline Phillips (caroline.phillips@perdue.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Research and Development Intern–Perdue Innovation Center, Salisbury, MD

Standard Meat, established in 1935 under the visionary leadership of Ben H. Rosenthal, has consistently prioritized customer satisfaction since its inception. Throughout its rich history, Standard Meat has remained committed to fostering an environment that nurtures and inspires exceptional talent. Rooted in principles of integrity, honesty, and continuous innovation, SMC has spent years carving out our name as an industry leader. For decades, these principles have guided Standard Meat, and they continue to be the guiding force that propels us forward through expansion and innovation. At Standard Meat, we believe that the only way to truly succeed is to do business with integrity and we know that our people are the main reason for our success. From our industry experts to our dedicated workforce, our people are the best in the business.

Internship Coordinator:

Eric Hamilton (Erichamilton@standardmeat.com)

Internship Opportunities:

Areas of focus are Production, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Biological/Agricultural Engineering.