Operations Intern

Live Operations Intern

Salisbury, Maryland, United States Job 81418 Job Category College Recruitment (Interns/OMTS/LMTS)

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
That's Perdue.

Summary

Join our Live Operations team as a Live Operations Intern and gain immersive, hands-on experience at the center of our live production business. This internship is designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, offering exposure to the full workflow of live operations. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, shadow teams across multiple departments, and actively contribute to day-to-day operations. Tailored to your interests and experience level, this role provides meaningful opportunities to build industry knowledge, develop practical skills, and make a real impact within Live Operations.

What can you expect from a Perdue internship?

• 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

This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on graduation year. Overtime may be available.

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

• 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 includes 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 Driver’s License and be approved to drive a Company vehicle.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on 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…