ASPIRE Internship - KVPC Southeast

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. 

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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ASPIRE Keith Valley Packing Company (KVPC) - Summer 2025

Eligibility:
The KVPC Internship is open to actively enrolled students entering their senior year or who are current seniors. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a resume with their application for consideration. You must apply to your preferred location and be responsible for securing housing for the internship’s duration.

About the Program:
Are you ready for a hands-on, in-depth internship experience in the world of food manufacturing? The Keith Valley Packing Company (KVPC) Internship Program at Ben E. Keith Foods is a paid, 11-week program that immerses you in our manufacturing operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about the entire production process while gaining a comprehensive understanding of how we transform raw materials into high-quality products for the foodservice industry.

What Keith Valley Packing Company Does:
Keith Valley Packing Company (KVPC), a division of Ben E. Keith Foods, is dedicated to producing top-quality beef, pork, and poultry products. As a key player in the food manufacturing industry, KVPC is responsible for processing and packaging meat products that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our vertically integrated approach allows us to control every aspect of production, ensuring consistency and excellence across all of our products.

What You’ll Do:
Throughout this internship, you’ll work closely with various departments within our manufacturing facilities, providing a well-rounded view of the production process. You’ll spend time learning about:

• Production lines and the steps involved in processing and packaging raw materials (primarily beef, pork, and chicken)
• Quality control and safety measures in food production
• Managing and understanding raw material inputs
• Operations within the manufacturing environment

In addition to your work within the manufacturing facilities, you will also participate in rotational experiences that allow you to learn about:

• Sales and how our products are brought to market
• The distribution process that delivers our products to customers

While the primary focus of your internship will be within the manufacturing sector, these rotational experiences will provide valuable insights into how our entire business functions and how KVPC plays a crucial role in Ben E. Keith Foods' broader operations.

Program Highlights:

• Duration: 11 weeks
• Start Date: May 19, 2025
• End Date: August 1, 2025
• Location: Interns will be assigned to a specific manufacturing facility and are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation by May 1, 2025.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking highly motivated seniors and rising seniors pursuing degrees in fields such as Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and other related disciplines. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing, contribute to meaningful projects, and lay the groundwork for future career opportunities within the food production and distribution industry.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
 

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

·         Short and Long Term Disability

·         401K with matching contribution

·         Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Wellness Program

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Paid Vacation and holidays

·         Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
 

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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