Prime Quality Agri-Business Intern

Primary Purpose

To 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 Intern’s primary focus is around developing and implementing strategies to optimize commodity sourcing, purchasing, and selling. This includes providing recommendations to enhance profitability through a review Proft & Losses statement or identifying market arbitrage for commodities. There will also be opportunities to participate in local Wheat harvest through operational and logistical improvement.

Primary Project

• Obtain experience in global commodity market analysis, trading, product marketing, and flows.
• Assist in evaluating changing domestic crop and market conditions in real time.
• Learn about the agricultural industry and the nuances of grain marketing.
• Develop valuable skills in data-driven decision-making and project management.
• Collaborate with experienced commodity professionals and exposure to various commodity markets.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Completes assigned tasks identified by department mentor.
2. Attends semi-monthly seminar series.
3. Completes and presents summer project presentation.
4. Completes internship evaluations at weeks 5 and 10.
5. Follows all company safety policies, standard operating procedure (SOP) regulations, as well as supports the Goal Zero mission statement.

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
• Serious interest in the field of Agri-Business (Economics, Analytics, Finance, Contract Mgt., Logistics, Grain Merchandising, Grain Facilities Mgt.) 
• Excellent math skills, Excel formula creation and technical writing skills 
• Work in a team environment, introduce new concepts and interact with seasoned professionals. 
• Ability to quickly learn and understand processes and data. 
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel to various Mountaire grain facilities (50-mile radius from Millsboro, DE – mileage reimbursement will be provided).

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 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!

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