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; 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.

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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/Affirmative Action 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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