Live Operations Intern: Poultry Production & Leadership

Perdue Farms; Thorntown (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Indiana invites you to join its Live Operations team as a Live Operations Intern. This immersive internship bridges classroom learning with real-world production, offering exposure to the full workflow of live operations.

You will learn alongside seasoned professionals, shadow teams across departments, and contribute to day-to-day activities. Tailored to your interests and experience, the role provides meaningful opportunities to build industry knowledge, develop practical

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management or Business Administration.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated leadership 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

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Perdue Farms in Indiana invites you to join its Live Operations team as a Live Operations Intern. This immersive internship bridges classroom learning with real-world production, offering exposure to the full workflow of live operations.

You will learn alongside seasoned professionals, shadow teams across departments, and contribute to day-to-day activities. Tailored to your interests and experience, the role provides meaningful opportunities to build industry knowledge, develop practical