Internship Program Overview

Internship Program

Wayne Farms' internship program provides real life experience, an opportunity to gain knowledge about the company, exposure to projects and challenges within the work environment, and the ability to start building a professional portfolio.

Opportunities vary from year to year based on business needs. Students are employed in one of our key areas:

Live Production

Feed Mill
Hatchery
Live Haul & Receiving
Processing

Prepared Foods Processing
Research & Development
Shipping & Transportation
Corporate

QA/Food Safety
Logistics & Supply Chain
Finance & IT
Human Resources
Marketing & Sales

Find out more about taking advantage of our Internship Program and what it’s really like to work with our amazing team.

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The internship program is 12 weeks and is typically a 40-hour work week that begins the third week of May and ends the first week of August. Our interns receive competitive compensation, and based on individual circumstances, some students will receive a subsidized housing allowance.

Wayne Farms Internship Program Requirements

Intern Requirements

Student must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college.
Must possess a strong academic standing.
Must display leadership, initiative, and high ethical/moral standards.

Intern Benefits

Summer Bridge Event: Team building and social activities with current Wayne Farms Management Trainees.
A highly qualified leader who will serve as your Internship Sponsor.
Regular feedback is provided with the intention of facilitating improvement of job performance.
Project presentations and social activities with Executive Leadership.
Opportunity to advance to full-time opportunities within the Wayne Farms family.