Primary Purpose

As a Safety Intern at Mountaire Farms, you will gain hands-on experience in workplace safety and compliance within a dynamic food production environment. You will support key safety initiatives while conducting evaluations of critical processes. Projects will focus on identifying risks, strengthening compliance with OSHA standards, reviewing current onsite chemicals and corresponding Safety Data Sheets, and helping ensure a safe workplace for all employees.

Project Highlights

Conduct a review of chemical processes to evaluate handling, storage, and employee safety practices, as well as reviewing chemical Safety Data Sheets.
Assist in evaluating and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, ensuring equipment safety standards are met.
Support Confined Space Hazard Assessments, learning how to identify risks and recommend control measures.
Participate in safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs alongside plant safety professionals.
Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and propose improvements.
Gain exposure to OSHA regulations, environmental health standards, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, and HR) to promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. (Preferably in field of study: Occupational Safety and Health experience)
Valid Driver's license
Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word •
Work in a team environment, Self-Motivated and accepting of challenges and detail oriented

Internship Program Requirements

Complete assigned project identified by department mentor.
Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities.
Other duties as assigned.
All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 3 to 7, 2026).)
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 3rd-7th.
Anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is: 8am - 5pm.
Housing available upon request

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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 operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms 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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