Supply Chain Intern

Job Description

About Company

Perdue Foods, part of the fourth-generation, family-owned Perdue Farms, aims to become the most trusted name in premium proteins globally, creating products for consumers, retail, and foodservice customers, while also striving to change animal raising practices. The company’s culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, valuing every voice and encouraging contributions towards shared goals. Perdue is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued, inspired, and are supported in their growth, development, and work-life balance, enabling them to make an impact within the company and in their communities.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Supply Chain Intern (Transportation)

Summary:
This Fall Internship program is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with meaningful, real-world experiences. The Supply Chain Intern will join the Operations team in Transportation, becoming familiar with the workflow of plant operations. The internship offers learning and shadowing opportunities across various plant teams and departments, tailored to the intern’s interests and experience level for maximum learning. Interns will be fully immersed and actively participate in all aspects of business within an operational facility.

Benefits:
• 10-12 Fall Internship Program / 100 Hours
• Hands-on learning and exposure to various levels of leadership within Perdue.

Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist in the coordination of transportation logistics and scheduling.
• Support the warehousing team with inventory management and organization.
• Help process incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze data related to transportation efficiency and warehouse operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Assist in maintaining safety standards and compliance with regulations.
• Perform administrative tasks as required, including data entry and reporting.

Minimum Education:
• Required: Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.

Experience Requirements:
• 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.

Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements:
The role requires the ability to:
• Work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, greasy floors (which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces) with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity.
• Noise exposure of 110 dB, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles.
• Perform bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping. These activities vary in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required.
• Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm), ammonia vapors (5 ppm), dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant.
• Must use and/or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.