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Mountaire Corporation

Human Resources Intern

Mountaire Corporation, Millsboro, Delaware, United States, 19966


Job Description

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 project is an Employee Satisfaction Survey that will gauge the fulfillment and overall happiness of our workforce in the production plant. The survey will encompass intrinsic, extrinsic and social factors impacting the employee's experience and general perception of our workplace culture.

Primary ProjectCreate satisfaction surveys for our hourly and salaried workforceIdentify key factors driving employee satisfactionFind opportunities for increased employee engagementSpend time learning about the HR process, procedures, and company policiesPresent project scope and findings at the end of the summer in a Cap Stone presentation to Human Resources ManagementDuties/Activities Required by Job

Complete assigned project identified by department mentorAttend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilitiesAll interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 5 - 7, 2025)All interns are required to complete a 10 minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 4-8th.All interns must complete a mid-way evaluation (week 5) along with a final evaluation (week 10)Education/Experience Required

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.Valid Driver's license.Ability to work in a fast paced environment and interact and engage with a diverse workforce.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word.Work in a team environment, Self-Motivated and accepting of challenges and detail orientedOutgoing with a positive attitude, willingness to ask questions, and learn.Preference will be given to students pursuing a Human Resources or related degree

About Us

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.

About the Team

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!