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Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 2 hours ago

Plant Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Dothan, AL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is offering a Summer Internship Program for 2026 designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development. Interns will gain industry exposure, work on real-world projects, and develop skills while engaging with company leaders.

Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale

Responsibilities

Industry Exposure with real-world project experience

Skill Development & Building Workshops

Career Development & Support

Insight Into Our Company Culture

Leadership Engagement

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Poultry ScienceAnimal ScienceAgricultureAnalytical mindsetCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program majoring in Poultry Science, Animal Science, or Agriculture related major

All academic majors encouraged to apply

Must be at least 18 years of age

Resume Required

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

Interns are expected to follow all departmental and company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE when required

Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Glassdoor3.3

Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.

Founded in 2022

Oakwood, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://waynesandersonfarms.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Kevin McDaniel

President and Chief Executive Officer

T.J. Wolfe

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

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