About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027. You will spend 10 to 12 weeks gaining direct experience in poultry processing operations. You will work alongside production supervisors to learn how different departments function and how they contribute to overall plant performance. This role involves active participation in daily operations, which may include standing for long periods, walking, and other physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience by completing assignments across various processing departments.
- Learn how different plant processes and departments work together.
- Work with production supervisors to build leadership skills and manage daily operational challenges.
- Lead an operational improvement project, develop practical solutions, and present your findings to plant leadership.
- Receive ongoing coaching and performance feedback throughout the program.
- Adhere to all company safety, food safety, and operational procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in good academic standing.
- Pursuing a degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a clear willingness to learn.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Location & details#
This is an on-site internship. Positions are available in the following locations:
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Gordo, Alabama
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Pocahontas, Arkansas
- West Point, Mississippi
- Bay Springs, Mississippi
- Walnut Grove, Mississippi
- Canton, Mississippi
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.
How to get in at PECO FOODS INC
Applying early at Peco Foods Inc. provides a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first. This timing ensures your resume is seen before the pile grows. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the recruiters behind these roles directly. Intern Insider surfaces the specific contacts for Peco Foods Inc. positions, allowing you to ask about the role or a potential referral. Connecting with a human recruiter is often more effective than submitting your information into a queue.
