Pilot Plant Technician
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PILOT PLANT TECHNICIAN / SENIOR PILOT PLANT TECHNICIAN (PRODUCT & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT) (AUSTIN MN)
To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased visas for this position at this time.
Relocation is not eligible for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The open position is in Retail (Refrigerated Meats and Meals) and Foodservice product development.
- Performs routine tasks in R&D Pilot Plant. Conducts quality cuttings for pilot plant as assigned including preparing food products. Assist scientists in project work in pilot plant processing area.
- Able to perform tests/tasks exactly as written. Able to operate R&D equipment independently to achieve test goals including but not limited to smokehouses and packaging machines.
- Works with intermediate supervision and sometimes direct supervision
- Assist with administrative duties as assigned such as safety audits shipping or receiving duties pilot plant equipment maintenance ordering supplies or restocking ingredient inventories. Maintains quality cutting records and food sample documentation as assigned.
- Overtime is not a regular part of this position; however at the discretion of managers special project work or travel to plant customer or food show locations is sometimes necessary which may or may not require overtime.
- Prepares displays and presents food products to internal and external customers.
- Provide feedback on display cuttings pilot plant operations and project work through verbal and written communication including possible solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Two years post high school education in scientific or technical disciplines or the equivalent in laboratory company and/or plant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent or group work.
- Demonstrated inclusive behavior including treating others with dignity and respect.
- Ability to show resilience through staying engaged and proactively holding oneself accountable.
- Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
- Comfortable working with meat proteins including but not limited to pork.
- On occasion may have to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May have to work for several hours in temperature extremes of 32 degrees and a zerodegree freezer for short periods of time.
Preferred
- Demonstrated ability to use computer software (such as Excel) to calculate formulas and analyze/interpret data from experiments must also be competent in the Windows environment including Microsoft Word Outlook and TEAMS.
- Experience with food preparation safe handling techniques and food processing.
- Experience with maneuvering fork truck or pallet jacks.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion gender gender orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $19.75$30.25 per hour and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.
Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan paid vacation FREE twoyear community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.
For immediate consideration apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support understanding and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: Experience:
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