Summary

We are actively seeking a hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Operations team in Transportation as an Supply Chain Intern. Perdue's Fall Internship program is designed to combine knowledge learned in the classroom with meaningful, real-world experiences.

Our operations intern will become familiar with the workflow of plant operations and giving you learning and shadowing opportunities across plant teams and departments. The internship will be tailored to the interests of the intern and experience level to maximize the learning experience. The intern will be fully immersed and actively participate in all aspects of business in 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
• 3.0 GPA or higher

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 a 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 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.

Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and
grasping varies 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.