Product Development Technician - Pilot Plant - Research & Development (Austin, MN)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN - PILOT PLANT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (AUSTIN, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with intermediate supervision and sometimes direct supervision. 
• Performs routine tasks in R&D Pilot Plant. Conduct quality control procedures/cuttings for pilot plant as assigned.  Able to perform tests/tasks exactly as written. 
• Ability to run various R&D equipment independently, such as but not limited to injectors, stuffers, smokehouses, and various packaging equipment. 
• May assist with administrative duties as assigned, such as, safety audits, obtaining COAs, ordering supplies, or restocking inventories. Maintains QC and thermal records (charts) as assigned.
• Overtime is not a regular part of this position; however, at the discretion of managers, special project work or travel to plants, customers, or food show locations are sometimes necessary which may or may not require overtime.
• Prepare, display, and presents various food products to internal and external customers. 
• Provide feedback on display cuttings, pilot plant operations, and project work through verbal and/or written communication, including possible solutions. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Demonstrated ability to perform independent and/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.
• On occasion, may have to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working for several hours in temperature extremes of 32 degrees and a zero-degree freezer for short periods of time.

Preferred

• Two years post high school education in the scientific or technical disciplines or the equivalent in laboratory experience and/or plant experience.
• Experience with computer software such as but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook or similar e-mail platform.
• Experience with food preparation, safe handling techniques, and/or 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.