Live Operations Intern
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Ahoskie
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryWe are actively seeking a hardworking,
energetic, self-starter to join our Ahoskie, NC team as an
LiveOperations Intern. Perdue's 10-week Summer Internship program
is designed to combine knowledge learned in the classroom
withmeaningful, real-world experiences.Our Live Operations intern
will become familiar with the workflow of live operations and
giving you learning and shadowing opportunities across live
production teams and departments. The internship will be tailored
to the interests of the intern and experience level to maximize the
learning experience. The intern will be fully immersed and actively
participate in all aspects of business in Live
Operations.Benefits:10 Week Summer ProgramHands on learning and
exposure to various levels of leadership within PerdueCompetitive
WagesSummer Housing StipendPrincipal and Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesDevelops an understanding of the Live functions to
include production processes, animal husbandry and technical
skills.Manage a project throughout the summer to improve overall
live performance or address a business need relative to
location.Completion of weekly assessments to demonstrate learned
material.Rotation to include hatchery, feed mill, grow out,
breeders and harvest facilities.Will perform legitimate roles and
responsibilities as needed in the business unit.Will participate in
learning events to develop an understanding of the Company, Agri
Stats and soft skills training.Must have a valid State Drivers
License and be approved to drive a Company vehicle.Minimum
EducationRequired:Must be enrolled in anaccreditedfour-year
institutionpursuing abachelor's degree.Preferred:Degree in Poultry
Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management or
Business Administration.3.0 GPA or
higher.QualificationsRequired:Must be authorized to work in the
United States.Must be at least 18 years old.Must be a rising
sophomore, junior or senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's
degree.Preferred: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.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Suffolk , Live Operations Intern, Other , Ahoskie, Virginia
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