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Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a year-round internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward.

As an intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and work for a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry-level work at one of the world's largest food companies, contribute to impactful projects, and make a real difference.

In this role, you will be assigned projects to initiate and implement solutions that help control plant costs and maximize labor resource effectiveness. You will gain exposure to developing and maintaining engineering labor standards and learn to apply continuous improvement tools to achieve plant goals. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with automation implementation, supporting managerial decision-making through data and insights, and contributing to other business needs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork
• Contribute to impactful projects that develop critical skills and provide valuable business insights
• Collaborate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Support initiatives that improve labor efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance
• Assist in analyzing data and providing recommendations for process improvements

Program Highlights

• Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on, project-based work
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across departments and gain exposure to multiple business units
• Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive global impact
• Company Engagement: Participate in events and initiatives that support your learning and professional development

Our goal is to convert top-performing interns into full-time team members upon graduation-fully equipped with the tools and experience needed to succeed. Join Tyson Foods and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our internship program provides a strong foundation for a successful career in the food industry and beyond.

Ready to shape the future of food? Apply now!

Requirements:

Education

• Incoming junior, senior, or graduate student with at least one year of school remaining.
• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university
• Students pursuing Industrial Engineering or another technical degree are required.

Experience

• Previous work experience preferred
• Experience related to engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement strongly preferred

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong computer proficiency, including Excel; familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent computer skills with exposure to engineering-related systems
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies or discipline-specific systems
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Communication & Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, collaborative, and able to work effectively with cross-functional partners
• Demonstrated reliability, responsiveness to feedback, and strong attention to detail

Work Behaviors

• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Hours

• Available for 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year

Travel

• May require travel to Tyson facilities (approximately 3-4 trips)

Application Requirements

• Must include a resume to be considered
• Resume must include expected graduation date and major/area of study
• Candidates considering further education after degree completion should indicate this on their resume

Location

• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility

General Competency Expectation

• Must demonstrate the maturity, professionalism, and foundational skills needed to contribute meaningfully in a corporate environment

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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.

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