What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agri-Business (Operations) Intern position at Mountaire Farms?
Primary Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Agribusiness Operations Intern at Mountaire Farms, you will gain hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives across multiple grain facility locations. This internship offers exposure to real-world grain handling and facility operations, where you will observe and analyze processes, collaborate with teams, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Through this experience, you’ll develop practical skills in operations analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional communication within a dynamic agribusiness environment.
Project Highlights
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Agribusiness Operations Intern at Mountaire Farms, you will gain hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives across multiple grain facility locations. This internship offers exposure to real-world grain handling and facility operations, where you will observe and analyze processes, collaborate with teams, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Through this experience, you’ll develop practical skills in operations analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional communication within a dynamic agribusiness environment.
Project Highlights
- Support Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple grain facility locations.
- Conduct site visits to observe, document, and analyze current operational practices.
- Collaborate with facility managers and operations teams to identify areas for process improvement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analytical mindset with a practical understanding of mechanical systems and equipment.
- 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.
- Complete assigned project identified by department mentor.
- Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 3rd-7th.
- Anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is: 8am - 5pm.
- Housing available upon request.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
