Cattle Procurement Intern

American Foods Group, LLC • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

As a Cattle Procurement intern, you will: Gain knowledge and understanding of the business through hands on activities, coaching, and projects. A few learning opportunities include:
Traveling to various auctions, barns, or sales with full time Cattle Buyers as directed to learn, understand, and become familiar with the cattle procurement process. When appropriate level of training has been reached, you may be sent to a few small auctions to procure cattle and follow them through the plant process independently.
Becoming proficient in evaluating yields, weight, and the grade of cattle. Training will include following cows and steers through the barn, harvest floor, grading, and fabrication floor.
Assisting Cattle Buyers in the purchasing of cattle at various buying stations and producers.
Submitting timely reports as needed.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

• Must have completed your Junior year at a credited College or University.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have the desire and ability to work well both independently and cross functionally.
• Are willing to engage others through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Are an inquisitive individual that has a desire to gain knowledge through experience.
• Ability to perform all duties required in both office and manufacturing environments wearing proper PPE.
• Have reliable transportation to and from working location.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to various auctions, barns, or sales with full time Cattle Buyers as directed to learn, understand, and become familiar with the cattle procurement process.
• Procure cattle and follow them through the plant process independently.
• Becoming proficient in evaluating yields, weight, and the grade of cattle.
• Assisting Cattle Buyers in the purchasing of cattle at various buying stations and producers.
• Submitting timely reports as needed.

Benefits

• Earning a competitive wage.
• Provided housing at no cost to you.
• The opportunity to become exposed and develop knowledge and skills associated with the food processing business.
• Thrive in a teamwork environment, honing interpersonal skills, and formulate potential career opportunities.
• Manage various projects throughout the internship that are specific to your declared discipline.
• Earn academic credits though a supervised educational internship (if applicable).
• Learn specifically about American Foods Group and gain real work experience that you cannot achieve in the classroom.
• Health and Wellness Clinic
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO
• 401k
• Long & Short Term Disability
• Discount Meat Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed