• HFC - Quality Control/Assurance Intern

    Hormel FoodsWillmar, MN 56201

    Job #2644408436

  • Quality Control/Assurance Intern

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

    Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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    ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.

    Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY® , Planter's ® , SPAM ®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® 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 on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food. - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit ~~~ and ~~~/ .

    Job Purpose: To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products by performing the duties of their full time Quality and Control Process counterparts. This includes supporting management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    • Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of a full-time Quality and Process Control Supervisor which can include any of the following:

    • Consult with management regarding food safety or quality issues

    • Provide leadership on food safety and quality in our facilities

    • Implement our HACCP program (food safety) and oversee sanitation procedures

    • Collect and analyze data for new or modified product lines

    • Train and manage quality auditors

    • Work with the USDA

    • Design and evaluate quality specifications and auditing programs

    • Conduct quality system testing and evaluations using statistical analysis

    • Assist with computer inventory, lab management and data collection

    • Evaluate processes by utilizing food safety and/or sanitation principles

    Requirements:

    • Must graduate in December 2024, May 2025, or August 2025 and major in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Industrial Technology, or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

    • Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position

    • Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit

    • Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

    • Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

    • Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of various Hormel Foods Products which may include but are not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts.

    • This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.

    Location and Hours:

    • Position is based out of our Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, MN or one of various manufacturing locations

    • Position is full time, 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August

    Compensation:

    • Competitive salary

    • Paid housing allowance

    • Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job

    Application Instructions: Please visit ~~~ to apply online.

    T he base pay range is $19 to $22 per hour; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

    Requisition ID : 22582

    Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.