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Perdue Farms, Inc. Live Operations Intern - Summer 2025 in Livermore, Kentucky
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 Live Production team based in Livermore, KY as an Live Operations Intern . Perdue's 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:
10-12 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
Manage in a safe and quality manner the feed production and delivery operations, including the litter operation.
Responsible for Quality and Production requirements. Service our customers on time and assure them of a quality production.
Oversee the feed production from receiving through field placement service. Ensure that the feed produced meets nutritional guidelines and that feed is inventoried and delivered as scheduled.
Oversee the maintenance and housekeeping of the feedmill with a preventative maintenance program. Develop operating schedule, work and downtime schedule and conduct parts inventory.
Communicate daily with customers and inter-company personnel.
Compile and analyze production reports. Interpret and communicate statistical findings to management team members.
Comply and follow company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times.
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.