Summer Live Operations Intern: Poultry Farm & Ops

Pitt State; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC invites students to join a summer Live Operations Internship, spanning 10–12 weeks, at Midwest facilities including Carthage, MO. You will work with live turkeys and a team that supports Farmers & Growers, Feed Mills, and Processing Plants, learning operations, husbandry, and bio-security practices.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities while contributing to live operations decisions and research.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Animal Sciences, Poultry Science, or related field with an expected graduation date Dec 2027–Jun 2030.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Working knowledge of animal care and well‑being practices.
• Ability to follow animal care, well‑being and bio-security policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess farm operations.
• Assist in evaluating proper husbandry, feeding, ventilation and lighting requirements of commercial turkeys.
• Learn to evaluate and assess Animal Care and Well Being policies and practices.
• Develop and conduct live operations research.
• Work with live animals in a farm environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Animal care

Biosecurity

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in Animal Sciences or Poultry Science

Job description

Butterball, LLC invites students to join a summer Live Operations Internship, spanning 10–12 weeks, at Midwest facilities including Carthage, MO. You will work with live turkeys and a team that supports Farmers & Growers, Feed Mills, and Processing Plants, learning operations, husbandry, and bio-security practices.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities while contributing to live operations decisions and research.