About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience in logistics and distribution within a food manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals to understand how a large-scale poultry processing facility manages the movement of products from production to customers. The program lasts 10 to 12 weeks, running from late May through early August.
What you'll do#
- Explore warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and transportation coordination.
- Develop analytical skills through inventory tracking, operational reporting, and data analysis to improve logistics performance.
- Work with logistics supervisors and distribution leaders to build leadership and operational skills.
- Participate in an improvement project, develop practical solutions, and present your recommendations to leadership.
- Learn how inventory accuracy, transportation efficiency, product quality, and teamwork drive business performance.
- Follow all company safety, food safety, and operational procedures.
- Engage in physical tasks that may include working in refrigerated environments or standing and walking for extended periods.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in college during the semester before the internship.
- Standing as an upcoming sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in good academic standing.
- Pursuit of a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Mississippi.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About PECO FOODS INC
Peco Foods Inc. processes poultry products for national restaurant chains, retail grocers, and food service distributors. Founded in 1937, the company maintains headquarters in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Operations span across Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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