Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.
We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Ready to shape the future of food?

Join Butterball, America's favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball, LLC, is one of America's most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a Human Resources Intern, you'll work in our processing plant located in Carthage, MO. You will work with the local plant and our live operations teams to learn not only the day-to-day operations of HR, but also get exposure to working with a collective bargaining unit through labor relations.

The program's primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that aligns with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

What you'll do:

• Projects - Develop an input form and a process flow for employee and union complaints and grievances.
• Labor Relations - Hands on experience of investigating a grievance, from data collection to what article the infraction applies to, and company position.
• Community Engagement - Exposure to the importance of community outreach is and building/fostering relationships in the community our employees live in and their children are growing up in.
• Responsibilities - overall responsibilities will include the related project, building relationships with key stakeholders, data tracking and analysis and learning to influence others.
  

What you'll get:

• Hands-on experience and professional development.
• Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
  

We're looking for awesome students like you!
Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference?

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Master or PhD in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Communications, Labor Relations or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2025 through June 2026
• All participants in this program are required to have a valid drivers' license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Experience in Excel is required
• Experience in with Teams, PowerPoint, Forms, Word and HRIS systems is preferred
• High level of confidentiality is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence the decisions of leadership
• Willingness to work at a poultry processing facility which would include time spent in cold environments and potential for loud noise.

Are you up for the challenge? Apply Now!

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.