Clayton Gilbert
NLR,Arkansas
Summary
Agribusiness senior with hands-on experience supporting daily operations in poultry production and processing environments. Experienced working alongside supervisors and plant leadership to understand production flow, safety practices, and workforce coordination with some corporate insight. Familiar with live operations, further processing, wastewater monitoring, and quality standards. Known for being collaborative, detail-focused, and willing to learn quickly in fast-paced plant settings. Seeking opportunities to contribute in operations-focused roles such as Operations Associate, while remaining open to broader positions that support plant performance and business operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Poultry Operations Management Intern
Tyson Foods
Rogers, Arkansas
01.2026 - Current
- Working at my third Tyson Foods further processing plant- (TOR), I am shadowing first-shift production supervisors at the Rogers facility to gain hands-on insight into running an efficient poultry production line. I work closely with plant leadership to understand labor management, production flow, and operational performance.
- Acquired skills in non-marinated slicing and marination processes while ensuring yield requirements for foodservice customers including Chipotle, Panda Express, Qdoba, and Taco Bell.
(NWA Live Ops) Springdale Grow out Intern
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Tyson’s Springdale Growout and NWA Live Operations, gained hands-on experience in live production from chick egg placement to grow-out management. I’ve learned the importance of monitoring bird health and feed grain. Giving me insight into how live operations connect with Tyson’s broader business.
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
Rogers, AR
08.2023 - 02.2025
- "Chic N Quick" (CNQ) plant. I was trained on how to run the raw production line and again took on Safety Management responsibilities, ensuring the equipment was safe and team members followed safety protocols. I also worked in Wastewater Management, analyzing pH levels. Later, I transitioned to the Ready-to-Eat section, helping run production lines to ensure products were efficiently prepared for shipping. I finished my plant experience at (CNQ) in the Shipping department, inspecting packaging for market readiness.
Corporate Operations Internship
Tyson Foods
Springdale, Arkansas
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Here, I transitioned into the corporate side of Tyson Foods at their Headquarters in Springdale (2200 W. Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, Arkansas, 72762), shadowing teams across various functions such as Supply Chain, McDonald's Teams, Commodity Purchasing, and lastly Human Resources at the Tyson Thompson Corporate Building (2800 S. Thompson St. in Springdale, Arkansas). This exposure broadened my understanding of the business and prepared me for a diverse career at Tyson Foods.
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
North Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Next Summer at the Rose City Plant, I worked briefly in Safety Management and Wastewater before shifting my focus to the raw production process. I took on responsibilities like taking short weights of products and shadowing trained supervisors, Learning The basics to conducting a raw production line. I also gained experience in the "Pack Out" and "Shipping" departments with Pac-Mac's.
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
North Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2022 - 08.2022
- I started at the Rose City Plant in North Little Rock, initially in Human Resources, then transitioned into Safety Management, where I would check decibel levels and watch the condition of tools and machines for wear and tear. And I have experience in Wastewater. Towards the end of the summer, I gained exposure to the production side by shadowing supervisors in the raw processing area, taking temperatures of marination as well as taking daily short weight measurements and watching the day to day tasks of production supervisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2026
High School Diploma -
Maumelle High School
Maumelle, AR05-2021
Skills
- Plant Operations
- Production management
- Critical Thinking
- Team collaboration
- Team Player
Certification
(Lock-Out-Tag-out) Certified - Further Processing Plant Operations
(Lock-Out-Tag-out) Certified - Live Operations
(Lock-Out-Tag-out) Certified - Live Operations
Timeline
Poultry Operations Management Intern
Tyson Foods
01.2026 - Current
(NWA Live Ops) Springdale Grow out Intern
Tyson Foods
06.2025 - 01.2026
Corporate Operations Internship
Tyson Foods
10.2024 - 11.2024
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
08.2023 - 02.2025
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
06.2023 - 08.2023
Poultry Operation Intern
Tyson Foods
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Maumelle High School