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Perdue Farms · 3 months ago

Live Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Candor, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins. The Live Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience in live operations, working closely with production teams and managing a project to improve live performance.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops 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

Qualification

Animal husbandryProduction processesProject managementTeamworkLeadership skillsCommunication skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree

Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management or Business Administration

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

Must have a valid State Drivers License and be approved to drive a Company vehicle

Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on a wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval

Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs

Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity

Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles

Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required

Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, ammonia vapors) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant

Must use and / or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job

Benefits

Competitive Pay

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

Company

Perdue Farms

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Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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