Job Description

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

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $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, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  For more information, visit hormelfoods.com. hormelfoods.com.

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 plant and works cross-functionally to implement these solutions
• Contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and implementation of the Hormel Production System

 Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s 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

Location:

• Willmar, MN

   

 Training:

• Complete a comprehensive set of job-specific training modules during the first six months of employment. This training program consists of working with experienced Industrial Engineers to learn these basic skills in a hands-on environment:
  • Work measurement, time studies, and manufacturing processes
  • Use of our software for labor efficiency measurement and labor cost
  • Continuous Improvement methodologies, standardization, and waste reduction using Hormel Production System
  • Use of plant production floor data collection software
  • People Safety and Ergonomics in a food manufacturing facility
  • Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Capital Project Execution including defining requirements, scoping a project, selecting equipment, calculating return on investment, and supporting installation and start-up
• Calculating department and line capacities and utilization rates  
• Industrial Engineers attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

   

• The base pay range for this position $59,000 to $82,600 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location. 

   

Hormel 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.