Human Resources Intern

Job Description

About Company

Mountaire Farms, comprised of Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., is a prominent agricultural food production and processing company. As the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, Mountaire employs almost 10,000 dedicated individuals across facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.

The company maintains a family-owned structure and is deeply committed to its core values and a family-focused work environment, which it considers one of its greatest strengths and most valued assets. Mountaire’s culture is defined by mutual support, upliftment, and a collective commitment to success – referred to as “the Mountaire way.” It emphasizes operational excellence, outstanding performance, and a dedication to providing high-quality products to customers. Mountaire also actively gives back to the communities where it operates. Its vision is to “provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.”

Mountaire offers an amazing total compensation package to its employees. While specific benefits for interns might vary, the company generally provides:
• Eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Retirement Planning with 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
• Employee Discounts with partners (e.g., Car Purchase, Phone Plans, Shopping)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Various career development programs

Job Description: Human Resources Intern

Primary Purpose:
As a Human Resources Intern at Mountaire Farms, the primary purpose is to gain hands-on experience streamlining SOP Compliance across facilities. This project offers practical exposure to HR operations and aims to make meaningful contributions by improving the consistency, accessibility, and audit-readiness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the Millsboro & Selbyville locations. This will involve updating formats and verifying shared sites.

Project Highlights:
The internship project includes several key initiatives:
• Standardize SOP Formats: Create a unified template for all SOPs used in HR to ensure clarity and consistency across different locations.
• Audit SOP Accessibility: Verify that all SOP links are functional and accessible via shared drives or internal portals, ensuring ease of access for relevant personnel.
• Identify Opportunities for Improvement: Pinpoint areas where processes can be improved and standardized to streamline operations in both plants.
• Document and Analyze Current SOPs: Thoroughly document existing SOPs and analyze their effectiveness and consistency across facilities to identify gaps and areas for enhancement.

Qualifications:
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
• Possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with managers.
• Exhibit active listening skills.
• Possess analytical thinking skills.
• Be proficient in gathering and interpreting SOPs to ensure alignment and accuracy.

Internship Program Requirements:
Participants in the internship program are expected to fulfill specific requirements:
• Complete assigned project identified by a department mentor.
• Attend weekly seminar series held across different Mountaire facilities.
• Be prepared for other duties as assigned.
• All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program (August 3 to 7, 2026) for final presentations.
• Required to complete a 10-minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of the summer.
• Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 3rd-7th.
• The anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is 8 am – 5 pm.
• Housing is available upon request.