Intern – Poultry Production Operations

Job Description

Cobb Summer 2026 Internship – Missouri | Cobb

The Tone:
This is a Summer 2026 internship at Cobb, specializing in poultry production and live operations, with this specific listing focused on opportunities in Missouri. While primary consideration is given to local candidates for this Missouri-based role, positions may also be available in other states such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. Interns will gain direct, hands-on experience across various aspects of the poultry industry, from production processes to essential support functions like Safety and Quality Assurance. Cobb values contributions from its interns, expecting them to bring innovative ideas and actively create value, with successful performance potentially leading to full-time employment opportunities within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Missouri

• Mission: Immerse yourself in the complexities of poultry production and live operations, contributing innovative solutions and tangible value to the business.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Immersion: Work directly within diverse poultry production and live operations environments, fostering a deep, practical understanding of the industry’s day-to-day functions.
• Process Mastery: Thoroughly explore and become familiar with the intricate stages and various components that constitute the complete poultry production process.
• Support Department Engagement: Actively engage with crucial operational support departments, gaining valuable exposure to practices in Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Innovative Contribution: Develop and propose creative solutions and innovative ideas that address operational challenges and contribute to overall business success.
• Value Creation: Participate in projects and tasks designed to identify and implement opportunities for measurable value creation across different facets of the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, with a requirement of at least one semester of school remaining after the completion of the internship.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is mandated for this internship; however, strong preference will be given to candidates who are pursuing academic studies in Agriculture, Poultry Operations, or other closely related agricultural fields.
• Skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction, basic computer proficiency for daily tasks, strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex situations, and proven time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Bonus: Candidates who have plans for or are actively considering further education beyond their current degree completion are encouraged to explicitly highlight this on their resume for enhanced consideration during the application review process.