Operations Intern: Hands-On Plant Experience & Leadership

Perdue Farms; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Summer mentor

Job summary

Perdue Foods offers an Operations Intern position designed to bridge classroom learning with hands-on plant operations experience. You will shadow teams across departments and actively contribute to operational initiatives, gaining meaningful exposure to day-to-day business activities.

This internship is tailored to your interests and experience, featuring mentorship from a Summer Mentor, learning workshops, housing stipend, and opportunities to travel to Perdue locations such as our Innovation

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Team Leader and the Shift Leader in daily tasks to meet operating, safety, and quality requirements.
• Supports production staff to ensure product quality and customer requirements.
• Maintains policies and an environment conducive to retaining associates.
• Rotates through various plant functions during training.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree

Major: STEM or business fields

Job description

Perdue Foods offers an Operations Intern position designed to bridge classroom learning with hands-on plant operations experience. You will shadow teams across departments and actively contribute to operational initiatives, gaining meaningful exposure to day-to-day business activities.

This internship is tailored to your interests and experience, featuring mentorship from a Summer Mentor, learning workshops, housing stipend, and opportunities to travel to Perdue locations such as our Innovation