Live Operations Intern: Hands-On Poultry Production

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Perdue Farms, Inc. invites applications for a Live Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience at the heart of our live production business.

This internship blends classroom concepts with real-world workflows, allowing you to shadow multiple departments and contribute to daily operations. You will work under seasoned professionals, rotate through hatchery-to-harvest facilities, and participate in mentoring, workshops, and leadership interactions, with a housing stipend provided where

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management or Business Administration.
• 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

• Develops an understanding of the Live functions to include production processes, animal husbandry and technical skills.
• Manage a project throughout the summer to improve overall live performance or address a business need relative to location.
• Completion of weekly assessments to demonstrate learned material.
• Rotation includes hatchery, feed mill, grow out, breeders and harvest facilities.
• Will perform legitimate roles and responsibilities as needed in the business unit.
• Will participate in learning events to develop an understanding of the Company, Agri Stats and soft skills training.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and be approved to drive a Company vehicle.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0 or higher

Degree in Poultry Science/Animal Science/Agriculture/Agribusiness/Business Admin

Job description

Perdue Farms, Inc. invites applications for a Live Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience at the heart of our live production business.

This internship blends classroom concepts with real-world workflows, allowing you to shadow multiple departments and contribute to daily operations. You will work under seasoned professionals, rotate through hatchery-to-harvest facilities, and participate in mentoring, workshops, and leadership interactions, with a housing stipend provided where