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 www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/ .

　　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 http://www.hormelfoods.com/careers 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.