2027 Summer Food Production Intern

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most. Over the course of 10-12 weeks, a Poultry Production Intern, you'll work in our Raeford food manufacturing plant, located in Raeford, North Carolina. You’ll dive into daily plant operations, tackle industry challenges, and contribute to process improvements. The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that aligns with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Agri-Business, Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science, Ag Leadership, or a related field with an expected graduation date of December 2027 through June 2029.
Have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
Open to relocating to Raeford, North Carolina if not in the area.
Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activity
Demonstrated involvement on-campus

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience of any kind preferred

Responsibilities

Master the ins and outs of food production.
Collaborate with our team to optimize processes.
Contribute to quality assurance and food safety.
Develop your leadership skills by guiding and mentoring our first-line employees.