Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 157 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.Your Internship:Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.Animal Welfare Internship:This position is part of Cargill’s Beef Business and will support a primary production facility in the United States. The Animal Welfare function will provide students who have career interest in the food industry and have scientific-related academic backgrounds, the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a food business and manufacturing environment. The internship program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and work within Cargill’s Beef business to provide animal welfare solutions. Through assigned projects, Interns will have the opportunity to positively impact a number of animal welfare and meat quality initiatives.Your Work:Our Animal Welfare Interns will experience a broad cross-section of manufacturing as part of Cargill’s Beef business. In addition, interns will gain exposure to several programs such as: animal welfare auditing processes; regulatory requirements; beef industry trends; research initiatives; and meaningful project work in related areas.Principal Accountabilities:
Understand how cattle are received and processed.
Become proficient in evaluating live cattle.
Operate and maintain research project with integrity.
Analysis, trend identification, troubleshooting, corrective action, and communication with regards to collecting data.
Gain exposure to support departments such as procurement, Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory, operations, corporate, etc.
Identify hazards that may impact animal welfare.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (i.e., Process improvement projects, development and modification of Food Safety and Quality procedures and documents, and assisting other locations with process start-ups and projects).
Work Environment:
Our Animal Welfare role is located in an industrial/processing plant environment. The plant environment is team-based, fast-paced, and hands-on. This position requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a fairly regular basis. The work may also involve other exertions, conditions, or exposures (i.e. heat, cold, working in a wet environment, etc.).
Our culture focuses on Safety, Employee Engagement, Inclusion, & Innovation
Depending on the location, this role may require individuals to work different shifts including 2nd and 3rd shift hours.
Our Programming:
With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.
Internship details:
Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
Interns may have the opportunity to travel during their term.
Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.
Our Benefits:No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:
Paid time off
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
Our Network:Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.Our Vibrant Community:At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Asian Alliance Network
Cargill Young Professionals Network
Cargill Ability Network (iCAN)
Cargill Ebony Council
Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW)
Hispanic-Latino Council
Cargill Pride Network
Veterans and Military Support Network
Cargill Women’s Network
Job Location:
Schuyler, NE
Required Qualifications:
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical science program (Animal Science, Meat Science, or a related technical science degree) graduating between December 2024 and May 2026
Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2024)
Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Schuyler, NE for this internship opportunity
Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Must possess time management and multitasking abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale
Basic knowledge of and experience in the beef cattle industry
Experience in applying statistical and quality management tools such as control charts, histograms, capability studies, etc.
Strong leadership and technical skills
Demonstrated ability of collaboration, communication, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, and successful completion of work
Moderate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and database navigation)
Experience applying Continuous Improvement concepts
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Cargill”) have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
