Crush Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Summary

Come join our Agribusiness team in Bainbridge, PA for Summer 2026! Our Crush Operations Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 8 - 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of plant operations. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

• Competitive Pay
• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership
• Housing Stipend

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the agricultural business processes.
• Develop an understanding of the OSHA safety processes and requirements of an agricultural business.
• Develop an understanding of the Local, State, and Federal environmental processes and requirements of an agricultural business.
• To perform assigned research and project work related to an agricultural business.
• To perform other task as assigned by the supervisor and the assigned mentors.

Minimum Education

Required:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Preferred:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
• 3.0 GPA or higher

Experience Requirements

Required:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
• Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.