Operations Intern: Cross-Functional Plant Experience

Perdue Farms; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentorship

Learning workshops

Travel to Perdue locations

Networking events

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking an Operations Intern to gain immersive, real-world experience inside a dynamic plant facility in Milford, CT. The program bridges classroom learning with hands-on operations work, offering exposure to live production, safety, and quality initiatives.

You will shadow teams across departments, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to operational initiatives while enjoying mentorship, housing stipend, and networking opportunities with leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health.
• 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

• Assists the Team Leader and the Shift Leader in daily tasks such as training, providing work direction and development of subordinates to meet operating, safety, and quality requirements within the department / area.
• Assists production staff to ensure product quality and integrity, and ensures all finished products meet or exceeds customer requirements.
• Maintains an environment conducive to retaining associates; consistently applies company policies and procedures.
• Rotates through various functions in fresh or cook plants during training across multiple departments.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Demonstrated leadership

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork and independence

Education

Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree

Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking an Operations Intern to gain immersive, real-world experience inside a dynamic plant facility in Milford, CT. The program bridges classroom learning with hands-on operations work, offering exposure to live production, safety, and quality initiatives.

You will shadow teams across departments, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to operational initiatives while enjoying mentorship, housing stipend, and networking opportunities with leadership.