Associate Systems Analyst Intern - Summer 2024

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation.  We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. 

Summary

Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2024! Our Applications Associate Systems Analyst Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over a 10 - 12 week period.  Come experience an inside look in the world of Information Technology around our Supply Chain areas, CPG and Food Production.

What can you expect from a Perdue summer 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 

What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

• Ability to work with cross-functional IT and business Supply Chain teams to
  • Understand business requirements and document for approval and/or develop solutions and/or logic to solve
  • Research IT solutions to problems using our production support and SharePoint knowledgebase repositories and document root cause
• Assist Supply Chain IT team with communicating upcoming Supply Chain IT related as part of OCM (organization change management) protocols
• Using available technology to enhance and improving business processes
• The ideal candidate would collaboratively work with various team members that will improve teamwork skills

Minimum Education

• Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study – Supply Chain, Computer Science and Business (programming experience preferred)
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher

Experience Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software
• Possess strong communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• Willingness and desire to learn – quick-study/learner
• Sharp problem solving and analytic skills (such as understanding and documenting complex business processes)

Experience Preferred

• 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
• Strongly prefer a rising Junior or Senior
• High-energy and highly motivated self-starter. This is a fast-paced environment, so flexibility and willingness to multi-task is beneficial.
• Proficiency in SQL and C# would be a plus to understand some areas of support (but not required)

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.  May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.  May need to climb ladders.



 

 

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.