Operations Intern

About the role

Join our team as an Operations Intern and gain immersive, real-world experience inside a dynamic operational facility. This internship bridges classroom learning with hands-on application, giving you meaningful exposure to plant operations and day-to-day business activities. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, shadow teams across departments, and actively contribute to operational initiatives. Tailored to your interests and experience level, this opportunity is designed to accelerate learning, build practical skills, and provide a firsthand look at how operations drive business success.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership
• Housing Stipend

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm