Live Operations Intern: Poultry Farm & Plant Experience

Butterball; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Butterball invites students to join as a Live Operations Intern in the Midwest, with placements in Ozark, AR, Carthage, MO, or Harrison, AR. Over 10–12 weeks, you will work closely with the Live Operations team to learn processing, husbandry, and operations across our facilities.

You will gain hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities while contributing to animal care and welfare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Animal Sciences, Poultry Science, or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work in indoor facilities and outdoor environments with hot or cold temperatures.
• Working knowledge of animal care and well-being practices.
• Ability to follow animal care, well-being and bio-security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess farm operations.
• Assist in evaluating proper husbandry, feeding, ventilation and lighting requirements of commercial turkeys.
• Learn to evaluate Animal Care and Well Being policies and practices.
• Develop and conduct live operations research.
• Work with live animals in a farm environment.

Education

Animal Sciences / Poultry Science

Job description

Butterball invites students to join as a Live Operations Intern in the Midwest, with placements in Ozark, AR, Carthage, MO, or Harrison, AR. Over 10–12 weeks, you will work closely with the Live Operations team to learn processing, husbandry, and operations across our facilities.

You will gain hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities while contributing to animal care and welfare initiatives.