Live Operations Intern

Primary PurposeJOB DESCRIPTIONTo experience Mountaire's culture first-hand and provide additional exposure of Mountaire's family-oriented work environment. Fulfill all designated duties within each specialized area of operation for the duration of the internship. This program is intended to provide learning opportunities by working hands-on with mentors and completing assigned projects. The project will be a collective effort through the Live Production Team of Delmarva. The focus of the project will directly relate to areas of interest determined by the Live Production Team, to provide a better comprehension of our everchanging performance based product mix.Primary Project• Collect pertinent information and data as needed.• Data analysis and Interpretation.• Work both in an office setting and field work with growing birds present.• Preparation and presentation of a PowerPoint detailing data collection, analysis, and conclusions.• Interact with grow-out team members, contract growers, and members of management regularly via in-person, email, and phone communications.• Communicate with mentor at regular intervals with project updates and opportunities.• Follow all company bio-security guidelines while performing necessary duties.Duties/Activities Required By Job• Complete assigned project identified by department mentor• Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities• All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 5 - 7, 2025)• 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 4-8th.• All interns must complete a mid-way evaluation (week 5) along with a final evaluation (week 10)Education/Experience Requirements• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.• A good understanding of PowerPoint and Excel.• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.• Must have a valid driving license and good driving record.• Ability to work in temperature extremes, dusty environments, and with live birds present.• Ability to follow biosecurity protocols, and collect accurate timely data.• Communication skills with both company personnel and contract growers.About UsAre you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.Mountaire OverviewABOUT THE TEAMMountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.Total CompensationMountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: 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 and many exciting career development programs!