Primary Purpose

To 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 Intern will work on a cool cell pad and Weeden sprinkler system trial. The Intern is to monitor the use of a sprinkler system usage with a cool cell pad, and collect data on a normal house setup vs. a Weeden trial setup.

Primary Project

Work with flock supervisors and growers on designated farms, observe and collect data at farms     Collect water usage on both cool cell and sprinklers weekly     Analyze data and enter into a spreadsheet       Check floor conditions and record data        Learn Grow Out processes and procedures   

Duties/Activities Required by Job

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. Poultry Science Major Preferred A good understanding of PowerPoint and Excel Ability to work both independently and in team environment Ability to work in temperature extremes, dusty environments, and with live poultry  Ability to follow biosecurity protocols Valid driver's license