Smithfield Foods · 4 months ago
Grain Intern - Summer 2025-2
Rose Hill, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hrSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Grain Intern for Summer 2025 to support grain buying strategies, assist with grain operations, and promote the Smithfield Grain brand. The internship offers real-life experiences and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Learn and implement grain buying strategies to support hog feeding in the East or Midwest
Assist the local grain buying team by conducting grain receiving and storage operations
Become an ambassador for the Smithfield Grain brand by promoting wheat and soybean seed programs
Assist in the growth of Smithfield Grain into emerging markets throughout the US
Assist in grain exporting, container-loading and other sales execution processes
Attend developmental training and workshops for the Summer Internship Program
Collaborate with other interns
Present during End-of-Summer Presentations to Executive Leadership, Management and Peers
Qualification
Required
Must be working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an Agricultural related major
Must have completed your sophomore year in college
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint
Willingness to learn and work in a team environment
Proactive thinker and self-motivated
Strong time, project, and organizational management skills
The ability to work independently
Willing to spend the summer in and around Coastal NC or Midwest and willing to travel (expenses paid)
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
Founded in 1936
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
2025-11-25
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