Cattle Procurement Intern Summer 2025

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

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!

Cattle Procurement Internship:

You will be exposed to a number of subject areas that will help you to gain an understanding of how to effectively schedule daily production, maintain a live inventory, and have exposure to purchasing fed cattle from various producers.

As a Cattle Procurement Intern you will become familiar with the workflow of the operations, and to develop knowledge of meat processing production, including food safety and overall production management. You will gain exposure to meat processing production, including process flow, yields, variances, USDA regulations and requirements, accounting, and information technologies.

 

 

Your Work:

• Livestock scheduling
• Special project pertaining to the Cattle Procurement Group
• Partner with buyer in purchasing cattle
• Various projects as needed

Our Programming:

• Internships are paid and are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Day-to-day transportation to and from work is the responsibility of the intern.
• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement are available to interns who qualify.
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position for the following year. 
• 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 encouraged 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.

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 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.