2027 Human Resources Summer Internship

About the Company

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high‑quality food products, including a portfolio of well‑recognized brands and innovative, easy‑to‑use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value‑added premium meat, poultry and retail‑ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members. Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, focused on delivering the best products and services to our customers, building trust with suppliers, ensuring profitability for shareholders, and creating a better future for all team members. Our core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.

About the Role

During this 10‑week summer internship, you will use your unique perspective and knowledge to help us find operational gaps and improve process efficiency in a way that makes a genuine mark on our business. JBS Foods is committed to growing you as a professional and identifying a potential career path that matches your interests, giving you a chance to start your career today and discover where you fit into the global food supply chain and the mission to feed the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR department.
• Learn all departments of Human Resources, including Hiring, On‑Boarding, Orientation, EEOC, Recruitment, Community Relations, Investigations, Training & Development, Technical Training, Talent Development, Payroll, Policy Enforcement, etc.
• Brainstorm ideas to improve programs that could focus on recruitment, retention, recognition, policy enforcement, and related areas.
• Learn/observe the relationship and dynamics with the local union, if applicable.
• Potentially shadow investigations that could result in discipline and/or termination.
• Understand the basics of absenteeism and turnover metrics: how they are measured and why they are important.
• Understand staffing and crewing, including “Available to Standard.”
• Work with Operations to ensure policies are being adhered to.
• Gain valuable insight on how the entire operation is impacted by each other.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing engagement surveys with the workforce and co‑workers of the facility.
• Be exposed to performance management processes such as evaluations, promotions, and merit.
• Complete and present a project related to issues within the HR department.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four‑year university or pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Ability to lift 50 lb or more.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (verification of employment eligibility required).
• Willingness to undergo drug, alcohol, and background checks post‑offer.

Pay

$22 per hour with a $2,500 relocation stipend if applicable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to connect with and learn from the company’s executive leadership team throughout the internship.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business for a well‑rounded understanding of the overall production process.
• Mentor invested in your success, providing feedback and coaching.
• Multicultural work environment that values people and upholds core values.
• Development of technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Regular leadership training sessions with world‑class leadership development instructors.
• Projects driven by business objectives with real‑world implications.
• Potential for accelerated growth within the company through early access to career development programs.