Farm Internship

Business Unit Description

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska’s busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing.

Responsibilities

MICHAEL FOODS:

The Michael Foods family of businesses has grown to become a multi-billion manufacturer of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings by introducing innovative products that have changed the food landscape. From helping restaurant owners enhance the quality of their menus, to supporting food manufacturers with premium ingredients, to satisfying countless consumers with our popular lines, we’re a proven, innovative leader in food.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Farm Intern will focus on the day-to-day operations of the farm management and the care of the birds while working on assigned projects. This intern will have a lot of independent work under Farm Management.

Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Farm Intern’s duties will include: 

• Perform day to day animal caretaker duties of a layer farm.
• Understanding the different production systems.
• Understanding and demonstrating basic bird care, handling, and wellbeing.
• Participating in at least one research type project
• Support management as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current or recent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in the poultry production.
• Preferred enrollment in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence program.

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