Job DescriptionPrimary PurposeTo experience Mountaire's culture first-hand and provide additional exposure of Mountaire's family-oriented work environment. Fulfill all designated duties within each specialized area of operation for the duration of the internship. This program is intended to provide learning opportunities by working hands-on with mentors and completing assigned projects. The main project involves gaining an in-depth understanding of the Millsboro and Selbyville Wastewater Plants to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, time will be dedicated to learning the Water Treatment facility to assist in creating an Operation & Maintenance manual for the new plant.Primary Project
- Travel to the Millsboro and Selbyville Wastewater Plants to collaborate with Managers and Supervisors, gaining a understanding of the processes.
- Develop comprehensive SOPs to ensure operators have clear guidance on performing each task within the wastewater plant.
- Learn the water treatment process and assist in creating an Operation & Maintenance manual for the Water Treatment facility.
- Review wastewater data for Delmarva, providing feedback, recommendations (if necessary), and summary reports for each facility or category.
Duties/Activities Required by Job
- Complete assigned project identified by department mentor
- Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities
- All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 5 - 7, 2025)
- 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 4-8th.
- All interns must complete a mid-way evaluation (week 5) along with a final evaluation (week 10)
Education/Experience Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
- Environmental Major preferred
- Microsoft Suite experience - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Self-Starter and Self-Motivated willing to complete tasks without continuous oversight
- Open to learning new information, asking questions, getting additional details about both the department, and the Primary Project
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to data review
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel between sites
- Willing to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and participation, contribute to the team's conversations and planning, and provide feedback about related topics and areas of experience
About Us 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.About the Team
Mountaire Overview Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, 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!