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Poultry Processing Summer 2026 Intern

Tyson Foods
Springdale, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Sept 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

Locations: Interns will be placed in one of the following complexes:

  • Center, TX
  • Clarksville, AR
  • Cumming, GA
  • Humboldt, TN
  • Monroe, NC
  • Robards, KY
  • Shelbyville, TN
  • Temperanceville, VA

 

Job Description Summary:

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a summer internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. Join our dynamic Summer Internship Program, where interns will gain hands-on experience in a poultry processing facility. This immersive program offers a comprehensive understanding of our business operations through weekly rotations across various departments.
Responsibilities:

  • Participate in weekly rotations through different business areas to gain a holistic understanding of our operations.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support daily activities and projects.
  • Engage in hands-on learning experiences to develop industry-specific skills and knowledge.
  • Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
  • Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
  • Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real world work, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.


Program Highlights:

  • Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences and project-based work.
  • Summer Series: Participate in weekly events where you will have the chance to learn, network, and have fun with your peers and leaders across the company!
  • Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units.
  • Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive impact on the world.
  • Relocation and Housing Assistance: Where applicable, support for relocation and housing could be provided.
  • Participation in company events and initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: At least one semester of school remaining. Incoming junior, senior, or higher education will be considered first.
  • Experience: Previous work experience in any field is preferred. Work experience within the internship discipline is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Special Skills: Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative.
  • Must include a resume with graduation date to be fully considered.

Priority consideration will be provided to applicants local to the locations below. If local candidates are not selected, candidates from other areas will then be reviewed for consideration.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$0.00 - $0.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to

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