Product Development Intern
Company Name:
Hormel Foods Corporation
## Job Description
Product Development Intern
Company Description: Hormel Foods is a $8.8 billion Fortune 500 corporation established in 1891. Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value.
Job Purpose: To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products
Responsibilities:
Work closely with product development scientists on a wide variety of fresh and processed meat projects (may require travel to other production facilities)
Gain knowledge of the product development process and learn to operate a wide variety of fresh and processed meats processing/packaging equipment
Projects may include:
Collecting meat quality data from carcasses and cuts in a slaughter/fabrication plant setting
Assisting with data entry and analysis of meat quality data
Conducting shelf life tests on fresh pork products
Preparing various fresh and processed meat products for review by sales/marketing staff
Assisting with all aspects of product development work on fully cooked (uncured), cured, and smoked meat products in the Hormel Foods R&D; Pilot Plant
Requirements:
Must have at least Junior status and major in Animal Science or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary for success in this position
Previous meats experience (i.e. university meat lab, meats judging team) is beneficial
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 in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
Location and Hours:
Position is based out of our Research & Development division at our Corporate Headquarters in Austin, MN
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 to apply online.
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Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._
Requisition Number: 585
Job Title: Product Development Intern
Area of Interest: Research and Development
Job Category: Internship
Position Type: Part Time - Regular
Job Type: Office Hourly
Location: Austin, MN
City: Austin
State: Minnesota
Other Location(s): Austin, MN
Percent Travel: 30%Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Hormel Foods Corporation
## Job Description
Product Development Intern
Company Description: Hormel Foods is a $8.8 billion Fortune 500 corporation established in 1891. Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value.
Job Purpose: To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products
Responsibilities:
Work closely with product development scientists on a wide variety of fresh and processed meat projects (may require travel to other production facilities)
Gain knowledge of the product development process and learn to operate a wide variety of fresh and processed meats processing/packaging equipment
Projects may include:
Collecting meat quality data from carcasses and cuts in a slaughter/fabrication plant setting
Assisting with data entry and analysis of meat quality data
Conducting shelf life tests on fresh pork products
Preparing various fresh and processed meat products for review by sales/marketing staff
Assisting with all aspects of product development work on fully cooked (uncured), cured, and smoked meat products in the Hormel Foods R&D; Pilot Plant
Requirements:
Must have at least Junior status and major in Animal Science or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary for success in this position
Previous meats experience (i.e. university meat lab, meats judging team) is beneficial
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 in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
Location and Hours:
Position is based out of our Research & Development division at our Corporate Headquarters in Austin, MN
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 to apply online.
_
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._
Requisition Number: 585
Job Title: Product Development Intern
Area of Interest: Research and Development
Job Category: Internship
Position Type: Part Time - Regular
Job Type: Office Hourly
Location: Austin, MN
City: Austin
State: Minnesota
Other Location(s): Austin, MN
Percent Travel: 30%Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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