Mountaire Farms · 5 hours ago
Live Operations Intern
Candor, NC
Internship
Onsite
InternMountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company seeking a Live Operations Intern. The intern will conduct a hands-on research project to improve live production performance, focusing on various broiler management attributes and gaining exposure to all phases of poultry production.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Conduct a provided trial that will involve an aspect of poultry housing systems and design
Monitor the trial from farm through processing
On farm measurements including bird weights, litter assessment, paw scores and environmental conditions
Analyze performance data using farm settlement reports
Share conclusions and recommendations with leadership
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university
Valid Driver's license
Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working both independently and in a team setting
Complete assigned project identified by department mentor
Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities
Other duties as assigned
All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 3 to 7, 2026)
All interns are required to complete a 10-minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 3-7th
Anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is: 8am - 5pm
Housing available upon request
Benefits
Eight paid holidays
Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
Dental and Vision Programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Retirement Planning with 401(k)
Profit Sharing
Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping)
Tuition Reimbursement
Many exciting career development programs
Company
Mountaire Farms
Mountaire Farms continues to adhere to the highest standards of quality control and operational excellence.
Founded in 1914
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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