Early Career

Smithfield’s future is directly connected to yours

Smithfield's college and university programs offer students and upcoming graduates an opportunity to apply the skills developed in the classroom. Our college and university programs provide real-life experience, the opportunity to gain knowledge about the company, and the ability to start building your professional portfolio. We regard every participant as a potential leader. 

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Potential Opportunities

Internships may be offered in the following areas:

  • Accounting / Finance
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Feed Mills
  • Food Safety
  • Grain Procurement
  • Hog Production
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing / Sales / Business Development
  • Plant Operations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Research & Development
  • Supply Chain / Transportation / Logistics

Benefits

Interns receive competitive compensation and are eligible for many benefits. Our summer internship opportunities open in September, and you can submit a resume here to begin applying.


Benefits include the following:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Subsidized Housing Allowance or Company-Provided Housing
  • Executive Leadership Luncheon Opportunity
  • Intern Conferences and Training
  • Team Building and Social Activities

 

View Current Openings


Showing 1 - 10 of 54 jobs found

Showing 1 - 10 of 54 jobs found

ID Position Location Department Shift Last Updated
30070 Summer 2024 Intern - Procurement Smithfield, VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 26, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Smithfield (North Plant), VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates St. Charles, IL Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Peru, IN Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates St. James, MN Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Springfield, MA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29879 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Smithfield, VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29702 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Martin City (South Kansas City), MO Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29702 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Clinton, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Springfield, MA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Smithfield, VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates St. Charles, IL Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Peru, IN Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates St. James, MN Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29611 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Engineering - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Smithfield (North Plant), VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29702 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Sioux City, IA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29702 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Wilson, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29702 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - May/Spring 2024 Graduates Sioux Falls, SD Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29704 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Clinton, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29704 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Wilson, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29704 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Sioux Falls, SD Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29704 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Sioux City, IA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29704 Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Operations/CI - December/Fall 2023 Graduates Martin City (South Kansas City), MO Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 18, 2023 View
29797 Summer 2024 Intern - Engineering - Smithfield Smithfield, VA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29814 Summer 2024 Intern - Engineering - St. James St. James, MN Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29813 Summer 2024 Intern - Engineering - St. Charles St. Charles, IL Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29721 Summer 2024 Intern - Industrial Engineering - Clinton Clinton, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29795 Summer 2024 Intern - Industrial Engineering - Des Moines Des Moines, IA Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29794 Summer 2024 Intern - Operations Finance - Wilson Wilson, NC Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View
29793 Summer 2024 Intern - Operations Finance - Monmouth Monmouth, IL Intern/Trainee Corporate Day Shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at Plant Locations September 12, 2023 View