Live Operations Internship Summer 2027

Peco Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. invites college students to join its Summer Internship Program as Live Operations Intern. You will work with experienced professionals, explore stages of poultry production, and contribute to projects that support operational performance.

This hands-on program emphasizes safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, leadership and problem-solving, and provides coaching and real-world experience in poultry houses.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in college
• Upcoming sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student in good academic standing
• Actively pursuing a degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Business Management, or related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Poultry Science / Animal Science / Agriculture or related field

Currently enrolled full-time college student

Job description

Internship Duration: 10-12 Weeks | Late May – Early August

Interested in exploring a career in agriculture, poultry production, or operations leadership? Peco Foods' Summer Internship Program offers college students hands-on experience in live poultry operations within a vertically integrated poultry company.

As a Live Operations Intern, you'll work alongside experienced industry professionals, explore different stages of poultry production, and contribute to projects that support operational performance. You'll develop practical skills, apply classroom knowledge, and explore career opportunities in live production and agricultural operations.

What You'll Experience

Throughout the internship, you'll work closely with live production professionals while following company safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational procedures.

• Gain hands-on industry experience through assignments across different areas of live poultry operations, learning how each contributes to overall production performance.
• Explore poultry production by gaining exposure to the various stages of live operations and understanding how they work together to support efficient production.
• Develop leadership and problem-solving skills by working alongside live production managers to understand how they manage teams, processes, and operational challenges.
• Make a meaningful impact by contributing to an operational improvement project and presenting practical recommendations to leadership.
• Understand what drives success by learning how animal welfare, biosecurity, flock health, and production efficiency contribute to operational performance.
• Grow professionally through coaching, feedback, and collaboration with experienced industry professionals.
• Experience real-world agricultural operations through assignments that may involve varying schedules, working in poultry houses and other agricultural environments, extended periods of standing or walking, lifting, and other physically demanding activities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for motivated, dependable college students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and gain practical experience in the poultry industry.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in college during the semester preceding the internship.
• Upcoming sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student in good academic standing.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Business Management, or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Start Building Your Future with Peco Foods!

At Peco Foods, we believe some of the most valuable learning happens through experience. Our Summer Internship Program offers the opportunity to build practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable insight into careers in poultry production and agricultural operations.

Ready to gain real-world experience, make an impact, and take the next step toward your future career?

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