Hormel

Associate Industrial Engineer-Multiple locations

Hormel, Rochelle

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 — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Justin’s ® , 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. 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 .

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:

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

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Must graduate in December 2025 or May 2026 with Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
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Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
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Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
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Must be open to future relocation
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Location:

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Austin, MN
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Osceola, IA
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Rochelle, IL
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Training:

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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:
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Work measurement, time studies, and manufacturing processes
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Use of our software for labor efficiency measurement and labor cost
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Continuous Improvement methodologies, standardization, and waste reduction using Hormel Production System
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Use of plant production floor data collection software
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People Safety and Ergonomics in a food manufacturing facility
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Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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Capital Project Execution including defining requirements, scoping a project, selecting equipment, calculating return on investment, and supporting installation and start-up
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Calculating department and line capacities and utilization rates
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Industrial Engineers attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
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Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 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.

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.

Requisition ID : 30506