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Smithfield Foods Internship Program

200 Commerce Street
Smithfield, VA, 23430, United States

Overview

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Introduction

Smithfield Foods offers annual internships that allow participants to gain valuable hands-on experience as they explore their potential career options in the food and manufacturing industries. Past interns praise the “amazing” quality of life the internships allow.

Internship Program Stats

How To Apply

Apply here. 

https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers

Number Of Interns

21 to 50

Timing

Summer

Hours

Full-time

Duration

6 to 12 weeks

Compensation

Paid

About the Program

Smithfield offers internship opportunities for students who are interested in a career in several key areas of the company, including distribution, engineering, finance, supply chain, sales, operations, and more. Participants, if selected, have the ability to choose from a variety of program tracks, where they will gain valuable hands-on experience as they explore their potential career options.

Throughout the internship, participants will record their progress and have regular opport...

About the Company

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With more than 40 U.S. locations, 35,000 employees, a diverse brand portfolio, and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, Smithfield aims to responsibly meet the demand for quality protein around the world.

Intern Reviews

  • “I worked 40 hours every week and thoroughly enjoyed the work environment. My coworkers were very supportive, and my manager was very helpful.”
  • “The overall work environment was excellent and clean, and everyone here is polite. The company really values its employees and will go the extra mile to make sure people don't lose their jobs. Smithfield's core values to produce good food responsibly and sustainably are admirable. I was required to work 40 hours per week, with a very f...

Getting Hired Here

  • “The application process was very easy, I only had to do two rounds of interviews, and we were notified with a job offer within the day of the second interview.”
  • “The application process was very easy, I only had to do two rounds of interviews, and we were notified with a job offer within the day of the second interview.”
  • “I applied and had a phone screening, which was about 20-30 mins. I heard back the next day almost immediately for a second interview; it was abou...