Wean to Market Intern - Iowa Falls Job Listing at Iowa Select Farms in United States of America (Job ID 4403)

Description

Iowa Select Farm's internship program was designed for students studying Animal Science, Ag studies or any other Ag-related field. The program is intended to prepare students for a successful career in pork production management. 

Internship programs may last anywhere from 8 weeks – 4 months and will provide excellent, hands-on training in a variety of areas. 

Qualified candidates must have the ability to work on a team, be accountable for reaching performance goals and possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn and understand the operational aspects, science, technology, and leadership qualities needed to be a production manager within a commercial swine system.

Many members of our production management team began their career path with Iowa Select Farms as an intern or directly out of a community college or university. While they all have their own unique timeline for growth and learning experience, Iowa Select Farms has helped them exponentially increase their job skills, developed them into managers and outstanding leaders and then opened doors for them to advance upward.

SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGHOUT A WEAN-TO-MARKET INTERNSHIP MAY INCLUDE, BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

• Principles of early pig care including behavioral observation and proper feed, water, and health programs
• Principles of ventilation including proper zone heating, air inlet control and air exchange
• Principles of wean pig movements including animal handling, sorting by size and managing health pens
• Principles of feeder pig care including behavioral observation and proper feed, water, and health care programs
• Collaboration with the finishing and health services team on proper care and treatment programs
• Principles of marketing programs
• Employee/contractor management, personnel development and the importance of employee engagement

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (SUMMER INTERNS ONLY): 

Throughout a summer internship with Iowa Select Farms, interns will have the opportunity for leadership and professional development opportunities including but not limited to: 

• Leadership Panels
• “Ride-alongs” to explore other areas of company
• Participation in Iowa Select Farms “PeopleCare Leadership Program” 
• Opportunity to engage and network with all employment tiers through company summer events 

PATHWAY AFTER PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP:

Well over half of the interns who successfully complete the internship receive a full-time job offer for post-graduation and may have the opportunity to enter directly into the Production Leadership Program immediately upon hiring.

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Animal science or related degrees and/or experience preferred
• Paid internship: $14/hour 
• Housing provided and included in internship at Ellsworth Community College   
• Internship duration: late May – early August 2025
• Two-year community college or four-year university students are eligible
• All work locations in Iowa
• Potential college credit – Iowa Select Farms will work to accommodate collegiate internship requirements
• All interns must interview for the position and complete a background check and Predictive Index Assessment

Iowa Select Farms encourages all students who are seriously considering a career in swine production management to apply for a spot in our summer internship program. 

For more information, please contact Judith Gonzalez at 641-316-3235/ jgonzalez@iowaselect.com or Alicia Mejia at 515-423-4960/ amejia@iowaselect.com today!