Plant Operations Intern
American Foods Group, LLC

Overview
Location: Will vary depending on internship position
Internship Dates: Full Time for approximately 12 weeks (May - August)

The Plant Operations Internship is a hands-on internship that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities manufacturing millions of pounds of beef on an annual basis. You will work with experienced employees to learn all aspects of either Harvest (Barn, Hide-On, Hide-Off, and Variety Meats) or Fabrication (Boning and Packaging) while developing managerial based skills. A few learning opportunities include:

• Working alongside supervisors and employees in various departments to learn and understand daily production operations.
• Identifying trends and making recommends improving plant processes and operations.
• Partnering with management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability or set policies and procedures.
• Developing management skills while leading and motivating others.
• Interpreting, applying, and/or enforcing company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules in support of departmental and corporate goals for safety, quality, and production.
• Active involvement in employee safety, food quality, and humane handling to ensure successful operations.
• Completing projects assigned by your mentor.
• 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• 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.

In return, at American Foods Group you will find a winning culture that will invest in you and your future. A few perks and experiences you will gain:

• 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.

For further questions and/or concerns, please contact interns@americanfoodsgroup.com

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement . Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency . American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Summary
Cimpl's, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held meat processing company located in Yankton, South Dakota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining American Foods Group, a "hire to retire" type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• For Full Time employees - Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Yankton, SD Area!
Improve your quality of life by residing in Yankton, South Dakota, a rural city located on the banks of the Missouri River. An abundance of recreational areas and amenities make it easy to stay active in Yankton.

The area also offers:

• Numerous water recreation options around Yankton including Lewis & Clark Lake, Lake Yankton, and the Missouri National Recreation River. Beautiful chalkstone bluffs along the shorelines provide the opportunity to view wildlife with scenic backdrops.
• Various parks that offer relaxing entertainment including fishing, hiking trails, and swimming.
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

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