Operations Intern: Hands-On Plant Ops & Mentorship

Perdue Farms; Lewiston Woodville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Lewiston Woodville, NC is offering an Operations Intern position that provides hands-on experience in plant operations. You will shadow teams, rotate through multiple departments, and contribute to operational initiatives while receiving mentorship and housing stipends.

The role is designed to accelerate learning, with schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and exposure to senior leadership in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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 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 the 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.
• Assists in maintaining an environment that is conducive to retaining associates. Consistently administers company policies and procedures.
• Rotates through various functions in fresh or cook plants during training which may include Live Haul, Wastewater, Accounting, Human Resources, Receiving, Dressing, Evisceration, Giblet Packing, Grading, Cut Up, Stretch Bag, Deboning, 28 Degree Cooler, Box Room, Weight/Price/Label and Shipping departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Job description

Perdue Farms in Lewiston Woodville, NC is offering an Operations Intern position that provides hands-on experience in plant operations. You will shadow teams, rotate through multiple departments, and contribute to operational initiatives while receiving mentorship and housing stipends.

The role is designed to accelerate learning, with schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and exposure to senior leadership in a collaborative, inclusive environment.