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 2021, May 2022 or August 2022 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.

Location and Hours:

• Position is based out of our Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, Minnesota with the opportunity to travel to 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