Live Operations Intern - Hatchery

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.

Summary

We are actively seeking a hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Vincennes, IN team as an Live Operations Intern. Perdue's 10-week Summer Internship program is designed to combine knowledge learned in the classroom with meaningful, 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 Program 
• Hands on learning and exposure to various levels of leadership within Perdue
• Competitive Wages
• Summer Housing Stipend

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality and Production requirements.  Initiate programs to accomplish the best possible hatchability with a healthy chick. 
• Responsible for managing, scheduling, and coordinating delivery of processed chicks to operations complex.  This will require communication with growout.
• Be able to perform any and all jobs within the hatchery.   
• Responsible for maintaining inventories, equipment, parts, and supplies as needed for operations. 
• Responsible for managing the processing room during processing hours. 
• Responsible for the QC role at the facility including box counts, plating, breakouts, and other items that are required to be completed. 
• Maintain safe working environment.

Minimum Education

Required:

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

 

Preferred:

• Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management or Business Administration.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.