Associate Industrial Engineer (Multiple Locations) Campus Recruiting

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About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS SKIPPY SPAM HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE APPLEGATE WHOLLY HORMEL BLACK LABEL COLUMBUS JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information visit .

Job Title:

Associate Industrial Engineer

Job Purpose:

Creates a competitive advantage for Hormel Foods by working cross-functionally to optimize manufacturing processes eliminate waste improve ergonomics implement continuous improvement methodologies and build accurate labor standards costs and production capacities.

Responsibilities:

• Designs develops and implements effective and cost-efficient labor standards
• Supports and maintains departmental production labor cost systems
• Applies effective workplace designs to meet ergonomic/safety objectives
• Initiates supports and justifies capital appropriation requests for projects and equipment
• Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency improvements for the plantand works cross-functionally to implement these solutions
• Contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and implementation of the Hormel Production System

Required Qualifications:

• Must graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 with bachelors degree in industrial engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Technology Engineering Technology or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be open to future relocation
• Must be open to working non-traditional work hours (May include 2nd/3rd shifts weekends Tuesday through Saturday shifts rotating shifts)

Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas.

Hours:

This is a full-time salaried position.

Location(s):

This is an on-site position based out of one of our production facilities and multiple locations are available. Location will be discussed during interview process and availability is subject to current business needs.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay of $1625 ($84500 annually)
• Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company
• Professional development opportunities and networking experiences
• Potential consideration for future internships co-ops or full-time employment opportunities
• Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package include comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage discretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan paid time off free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

Training:

• Spend up to six weeks in a hands-on training environment before promotion to your own department
• The training program consists of working with experienced Industrial Engineers to learn these basic skills:

- Work measurement time studies and process flow

- CAD usage and development of plant equipment layouts

- Usage of our Labor Productivity and Labor Cost software

- Usage of our Data Collection software

- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

- Ergonomics in a food manufacturing facility

- Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)

- Plant safety rules and requirements

- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HAACP)

- Total Quality Control (TQC)

- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Industrial Engineers attend enterprise and plant orientation sessions that will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge company knowledge and leadership skills

Advancement

• Industrial Engineering is often the stepping stone to corporate engineering project engineering design engineering or plant management. Corporate engineers do mostly project and design work.
• Additional opportunities may exist in different departments facilities or subsidiaries
• Hormel Foods promote-from-within philosophy rewards outstanding performance

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: Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Required Experience:

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