Description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Grain Merchandising (Summer 2026)

JBS Live Pork is seeking a highly motivated and analytical summer
intern to join our Grain Merchandising team. This internship provides a
unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commodity
procurement, market analysis, and supply chain operations within one
of the largest pork production systems in the U.S. The intern will support
the team in sourcing and managing feed ingredients critical to our live
pork operations. This is a paid internship, and housing is provided while
enrolled in the program.

What You’ll Gain
-Exposure to real-world grain merchandising and procurement
strategies.
-Insight into the integration of feed sourcing with live pork production.
-Networking opportunities with professionals across JBS business
units.
-A deeper understanding of commodity markets and risk management.

 Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of grain and feed ingredients for JBS Live
  Pork operations.
• Monitor commodity markets, futures, and basis trends to support
  merchandising strategies.
• Analyze supply and demand fundamentals and assist in developing
  market outlooks.
• Support logistics coordination for inbound grain shipments to feed mills
  and production sites.
• Help maintain vendor relationships and assist with contract
  management and documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with nutrition, production, and
  logistics teams.
• Complete a summer project focused on improving a process or
  analyzing a market opportunity, with a final presentation to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics,
  Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in commodity markets, agriculture, and livestock
  production.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with commodity trading
  platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
  environment.
• Prior experience in agriculture or grain handling is beneficial but not
  required.