Supply Chain Intern

Job Description

About Company

Perdue Foods aims to be the most trusted name in premium proteins, creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers globally, while simultaneously transforming animal agriculture. It is a part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business that balances tradition with a forward-thinking approach. The company believes that its success is rooted in its people, fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and respect. Every employee’s voice is valued, and contributions to shared goals are encouraged. Perdue is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where associates feel valued and motivated to make an impact within the company and in their communities. The company supports employee growth and development, and prioritizes work-life balance to help team members thrive.

Job Description, Detailed

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

Benefits:
• 10-12 week Fall Internship Program, totaling 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:
• 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.
• Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures ranging from less than -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient humidity.
• Noise exposure of up to 110 dB, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles.
• Tasks may involve bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping, with varying repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, heights, longest intervals of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending on 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 commonly found in a poultry processing plant.
• Must use and/or wear protective and safety equipment as required for the job.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.