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Job Details:

SUMMARY: As a Cattle Procurement Summer Intern, you will be responsible for learning the entire cattle procurement process. Throughout the 10 to 12 week period you will be exposed to scale house procedures, to include booking loads for local cattle deliveries and keeping an effective book schedule for accuracy in maintaining plant slaughter operations. You will have the opportunity to train in grade and yield kill sheet information, weight docks and other buying procedures. Upon completion of your internship, you will fully comprehend Tyson's buying practices that can position you well for advancement in becoming a Cattle Buyer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Students will be sourced from a 2 to 4 year college or university program with at least one semester of school remaining; must be in good standing; Agriculture or Business related majors preferred.

Experience: Previous cattle experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; possess leadership and persuasive selling skills while demonstrating a strong work ethic.

Special Skills: Motivated, self-starter who has the desire to learn from others; ability to work independently or as part of a team; strong problem-solving skills; time management and multitasking abilities; strong interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must include a resume to be considered.Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

This position is located at our Joslin Plant and the selected candidate will be required to sit in person in Joslin, IL.

Housing will be provided for any chosen candidate that is located outside of a 50-mile radius.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$0.00 - $0.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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Cattle Procurement Intern

Cattle Procurement

Tyson Foods

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.