Live Operations Intern: Hands-On Production Experience

Perdue Farms; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Competitive Pay

Summer mentor program

Learning Workshops

Travel to Perdue locations

Interaction with senior leadership

Networking events with other interns

Job summary

Perdue Farms is offering a Live Operations Internship in Forsyth, GA, designed to bridge classroom concepts with real production exposure. Interns will shadow teams across multiple departments and contribute to day-to-day live operations while developing practical skills.

The program includes housing stipend, mentorship, learning workshops, and opportunities to interact with senior leadership during a focused summer experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

Perdue Farms is offering a Live Operations Internship in Forsyth, GA, designed to bridge classroom concepts with real production exposure. Interns will shadow teams across multiple departments and contribute to day-to-day live operations while developing practical skills.

The program includes housing stipend, mentorship, learning workshops, and opportunities to interact with senior leadership during a focused summer experience.