Career Foundation Program Associate

Job Description

Career Foundation Program (CFP) – Fresh Business | Smithfield Foods

The Tone:
This is an entry-level rotational program designed for recent college graduates at Smithfield Foods, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world. The role offers an opportunity to explore various career options within the company while learning about different aspects of the business. Associates in this program are expected to contribute significantly to department goals, solve problems, and take leadership roles on projects, ultimately making a real impact within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Entry-Level Rotational Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Various Locations (relocation required)
• Pay: $45000–$65000 annually
• Team: Part of a rotational program with guidance from senior leaders, managers, mentors, and program managers.
• Mission: Provide recent college graduates with an opportunity to explore career options and contribute to department objectives through function-specific rotations.
• Tech Stack: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Actively engage in an 18 to 24-month function-specific rotational program across various company operations.
• Goal Contribution: Contribute to the goals and objectives of each department to which you are assigned.
• Project Leadership: Assume leadership roles for certain projects and assist in problem-solving initiatives.
• Results Delivery: Deliver high-level results that consistently exceed departmental expectations.
• Career Exploration: Learn about an aspect of the Company’s business and apply for open positions after 12 months in the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by the end of the current semester. This is an entry-level program for recent graduates.
• Experience: Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments, demonstrate initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; ability to relocate one to two times during the rotation; ability to travel up to 15-25% of the time with periodic overnight travel; currently authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bonus: Valid state driver license with an acceptable driving record (depending on the rotational track).