About this role
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2026 Summer Internship Program
Dates: May 18 – July 31, 2026
Join our immersive 11-week internship designed to provide hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to industry leaders.
What You Can Expect as an Intern:
- Industry Exposure with real-world project experience
- Skill Development & Building Workshops
- Career Development & Support
- Insight Into Our Company Culture
- Leadership Engagement
Candidate Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program majoring in Poultry Science, Animal Science, or Agriculture related major.
- All academic majors encouraged to apply.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Resume Required
What Makes a Successful Intern:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to peers, managers, and senior leaders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data, form hypotheses, and recommend long-term solutions.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to collect data; occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Willingness to build relationships with mentors, peers, and professionals to expand industry knowledge and interpersonal skills.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Safety Requirements:
- Safety is a top priority. Interns are expected to follow all departmental and company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE when required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other facts
About Wayne Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).”
For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
What you'll do
- Interns will gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and participate in skill development workshops. They will also engage with leadership and gain insight into the company culture.
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