Sustainability & Process Improvement Intern

Mountaire Farms; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is offering a summer internship focused on processing operations improvement. The intern will analyze water usage and packaging waste, work with Processing, Operations, Engineering, and Sustainability teams, and develop recommendations to save costs and promote environmental stewardship while maintaining product quality.

You will present a data-driven project at the end of the program and gain exposure to the poultry manufacturing industry through mentorship and real-world

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Demonstrated work ethic through academics, activities, or employment.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to support process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Self-motivated, dependable team player focused on safety and excellence.
• Valid Driver's license and ability to pass Mountaire MVR check.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water consumption and packaging waste data to identify opportunities for conservation and savings.
• Evaluate processing and packaging operations to develop practical improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with Processing, Engineering, and Operations to gain hands-on experience.
• Develop and present data-driven recommendations that support sustainability and efficiency.
• Present project findings during the end-of-program presentations in Millsboro, DE (Aug 2-6, 2027).

Skills

Data analysis

Data collection

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Poultry Science

Animal Science

Agribusiness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mountaire Farms is offering a summer internship focused on processing operations improvement. The intern will analyze water usage and packaging waste, work with Processing, Operations, Engineering, and Sustainability teams, and develop recommendations to save costs and promote environmental stewardship while maintaining product quality.

You will present a data-driven project at the end of the program and gain exposure to the poultry manufacturing industry through mentorship and real-world