Hands-On Plant Operations Intern

Perdue Farms; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Housing stipend

Mentor program

Learning workshops

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Delaware invites you to join our team as an Operations Intern, bridging classroom learning with hands-on plant operations. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, shadow multiple departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The program emphasizes mentorship, learning workshops, and exposure to senior leadership, with housing stipends and opportunities to travel to innovation centers and live farms.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader and the Shift Leader in daily tasks, training, and development of subordinates to meet operating, safety, and quality requirements.
• Assist production staff to ensure product quality and integrity, and ensure finished products meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Maintain an environment conducive to retaining associates and consistently administer company policies and procedures.
• Rotate through various functions in fresh or cook plants during training, including Live Haul, Wastewater, Accounting, Human Resources, Receiving, Dressing, Evisceration, Giblet Packing, Grading, Cut Up, Stretch Bag, Deboning, 28 Degree Cooler, Box Room, Weight/Price/Label and Shipping.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Job description

Perdue Farms in Delaware invites you to join our team as an Operations Intern, bridging classroom learning with hands-on plant operations. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, shadow multiple departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The program emphasizes mentorship, learning workshops, and exposure to senior leadership, with housing stipends and opportunities to travel to innovation centers and live farms.