Mountaire Farms is looking to improve operational excellence across its grain facility locations by analyzing current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing standardized procedures to enhance efficiency and safety.
Requirements
- Analytical mindset with a practical understanding of mechanical systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits to observe, document, and analyze current operational practices.
- Assist in developing and implementing standardized procedures to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Collect and interpret data related to facility performance, throughput, and resource utilization.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership, contributing to long-term operational strategies.
- Gain hands-on experience in grain handling, storage, and logistics within a high-impact agricultural environment.
Other
- Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
- Naturally observant and inquisitive, with a strong ability to comprehend operational processes.
- Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of individuals, including facility employees, farmers, and truck drivers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Self-motivated and curious, with a willingness to ask questions and seek out improvements.
- All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 3 to 7, 2026).
- All interns are required to complete a 10-minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer.
