Summer 2026 Internship Daily's Premium Meats

SUMMARY: a 12‑week rotational program, gaining hands‑on exposure to plant operations and corporate functions while supporting daily activities and improvement projects. The role builds foundational industry skills through guided learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and a capstone project that demonstrates readiness for future opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in safety training, plant orientation, and cross‑functional shadowing to understand core operations.
• Support plant and corporate teams by helping gather data, observe processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with departmental projects involving planning, analytics, workflow documentation, or problem‑
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to communicate findings, support day‑to‑day tasks, and contribute to team goals.
• Complete a capstone project that integrates learning from all rotations and present final recommendations to leadership.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• Demonstrates interest in food manufacturing, operations, agriculture, or process improvement, supported through coursework, projects, or previous practical experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and work collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to follow safety instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate fast‑paced operational settings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior in an accredited bachelor’s degree program or a student enrolled in a two – year college
• Major: Agriculture, Food Science, Animal Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field that supports food manufacturing or operational leadership development.
• Must be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress toward degree completion.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Must be able to make decisions on routine matters of policies. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lift 50 lbs. occasionally.  Must be able to efficiently and effectively move to all areas of production.  Must be able to climb ladders or platforms.  Must be able to wear all safety and production related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions in both inside and outside environments.  The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.

BACKUP: N/A

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day. 

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.