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Smithfield Foods Internship Program

200 Commerce Street
Smithfield, VA, 23430

Overview

Introduction

Smithfield Foods offers an internship that allows participants to be able to choose from a variety of program tracks, where they will gain valuable hands-on experience as they explore their potential career options in the food industry. Past interns praise the “amazing” quality of life the internship allows.

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How To Apply

Apply here


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Featured Rankings

Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

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Timing

Summer


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Duration

6 to 12 weeks


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Compensation

Paid


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Degree Track

Bachelor of Arts

About the Program

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

Applicants are required to have completed their sophomore year and have a major in a relevant field. The paid program lasts 10...

About the Company

Smithfield began as a small company in Smithfield, VA in 1936. Now selling meat products worldwide, Smithfield is one of four companies currently responsible for about 70% of pork production in the U.S.—and in fact, the company owns and operates the world’s largest pig-processing facility. Meat is Smithfield’s business, and their name is practically synonymous for ham in this country. The company has grown largely through acquisitions over the span of its nearly 90 years in business. As a sub...

Intern Reviews


  • “I worked 40 hours a week on a hybrid schedule. The culture was very welcoming and also efficient and results oriented.”
  • “The quality of life during this internship was amazing!”
  • “Smithfield does a great job at promoting work/life balance!”