Live Operations Intern: Mentored, Travel & Housing Support

Perdue Farms; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Perdue Farms invites students to join the Live Operations internship program, offering hands-on experience across the live production workflow. The internship is designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, with exposure to multiple departments and opportunities to contribute to day-to-day operations.

Participants will learn from experienced professionals, shadow teams, and rotate through hatchery, feed mill, grow out, breeders and harvest facilities, while receiving

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

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Business Administration

Tools

Agri Stats

Job description

Perdue Farms invites students to join the Live Operations internship program, offering hands-on experience across the live production workflow. The internship is designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, with exposure to multiple departments and opportunities to contribute to day-to-day operations.

Participants will learn from experienced professionals, shadow teams, and rotate through hatchery, feed mill, grow out, breeders and harvest facilities, while receiving