Summer 2026 - Plant Operations Intern
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Wayne Farms
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Summer 2026 - Plant Operations Intern
Wayne Farms
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Posted 5 months ago
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Smart Summary
Interns will gain industry exposure and develop skills while engaging with leadership. They will perform additional duties as assigned and follow safety requirements.
This internship is open to students currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree program. Key skills include strong communication, analytical abilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Flexibility for non-standard hours and occasional travel may be required.
Must Have Skills for ATS
associate degree
bachelor's degree
graduate degree program
communication skills
analytical skills
data collection
data interpretation
problem-solving
time management
attention to detail
self-motivated
organized
PPE
Safety Policies
Job Description
2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Dates: May 18 - July 31, 2026
What You Can Expect as an Intern:
- Industry Exposure
- Skill Development
- Career Development
- Company Culture
- Leadership Engagement
Candidate Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
What Makes a Successful Intern:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to peers, managers, and senior leaders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data, form hypotheses, and recommend long-term solutions.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to collect data; occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Willingness to build relationships with mentors, peers, and professionals to expand industry knowledge and interpersonal skills.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Safety Requirements:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Wayne Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).” For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
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