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Human Resources- Operations Intern

CompanyMountaire
LocationSelbyville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support human resources and operations functions within the company. They will contribute to maintaining a family-focused work environment and achieving operational excellence.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2261
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mountaire Farms has been family owned and operated since 1914, setting the standard in service and quality in minimally processed chicken. As we’ve grown to a team of 10,000, we’ve remained faithful to our values, our commitments, and our customers. We’re committed to excellence at every step—from the breeders to the broilers, from our feed mills to our hatcheries, and from the packaging to the plate. Because we care, we do the right thing day after day, season after season.
About the Role

Primary Purpose

To experience Mountaire's culture first-hand and provide additional exposure of Mountaire's family-oriented work environment. The intern will support Human Resources initiatives focused on improving HR processes, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational efficiency. This project will involve reviewing current HR practices, gathering feedback from employees and managers, analyzing process effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improvement and standardization across multiple facilities. The intern will gain hands-on experience in HR operations, employee relations, and process improvement while contributing meaningful recommendations that support organizational success.   

Project Highlights

•Evaluate current HR processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, consistency, and employee satisfaction.

•Gather feedback from employees and managers to better understand process effectiveness and improvement opportunities. 

•Analyze and document existing HR workflows to support continuous improvement initiatives.             

•Develop recommendations that streamline processes and enhance the overall employee experience.    

•Gain practical exposure to HR operations, employee relations, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to business improvement efforts.              

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
  • Valid Driver's license.
  • Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. 

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.
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people 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!
Key Skills
Human ResourcesOperationsCommunicationTeamworkOperational Excellence
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative