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Your role

Job Summary:

An R&D intern will gain experience in product development by working alongside food scientists in the development of new products and processes for beef, pork, and chicken. Interns will be exposed to the manufacturing process used across Tyson’s family of brands including Hillshire Farms, Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, and State Fair, amongst many others. Projects will also be assigned to the intern at the beginning of the summer that can provide an immediate impact through cost-saving, quality improvement, profitability, innovation, and/or product competitiveness. At the end of the internships, interns will conclude with a brief report and presentation on the results of their project(s). 

About you

Requirements:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (incoming junior, or senior) or master’s degree program in good standing required. A degree in food or meat science-related fields is preferred, but will consider other related majors. 
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills.
• Supervisory Skills: None

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

These openings are in Springdale, AR.  This is a summer internship and will require approximately 40 working hours per week in person. Housing will be provided for any chosen candidates that are located outside of a 50-mile radius. 

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision
• Prescription drug benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Group Legal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Online Mental Health Support
• Discount Program

Training & Development

The length of the internship is 12 weeks. Tyson Foods is committed to making sure that you have the tools, resources, and support to meet your responsibilities, be successful, and achieve your goals. 

Career Progression

Though a full-time offer is not guaranteed after graduation, you may still apply to their Upward Pathways program. The program currently offers more than 250 education programs across 35+ high-quality schools and universities across the country, with available courses and curriculums focusing on three primary areas of growth: key business priorities such as foundational learning and key skills, functional learning programs such as ESL, and programs in priority skilling areas including leadership and management, supply chain, agriculture, and sustainability. This is a great way to achieve personal and professional growth while unlocking new pathways for development.

How to apply

Application requirements:

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

Source

• tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits
• tysonfoods.com/who-we-are/our-story/purpose-values
• thefeed.blog/2023/07/06/career-growth-with-upward-academy-online/
• youtube.com/@tysonfoods