Perdue Farms · 3 hours ago
Crush Operations Intern - Summer 2026
Bainbridge, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business committed to becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. The Crush Operations Internship provides students with hands-on experience in plant operations and agricultural business processes over a 10 - 12 week period.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of the agricultural business processes
Develop an understanding of the OSHA safety processes and requirements of an agricultural business
Develop an understanding of the Local, State, and Federal environmental processes and requirements of an agricultural business
To perform assigned research and project work related to an agricultural business
To perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor and the assigned mentors
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree
Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 or higher
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
Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available)
Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus
Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
Learning Workshops
Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
Interaction with Senior Leadership
Housing Stipend
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
Founded in 1920
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
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