Product Development Intern

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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

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product development scientists on a wide variety of value-added food projects. (may require travel to other production facilities)

• Gain experience and apply knowledge of food science to the product development process

• Learn to operate a wide variety of food processing equipment.

• Practice communication skills use analytical techniques and apply critical thinking skills.

• Projects may include:

• Product formulation

• Process/Product Troubleshooting

• Testing new ingredients and processes

• Conducting meat quality audits

• Preparing and presenting food prototypes for review by sales, marketing, operations, and R&D

Requirements:

• Must have at least Junior status and major in Food Science, Animal Science, or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

• Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary for success in this position

• Previous food or meat processing experience 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 any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

• 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 Research & Development division at our Willmar, MN facility

• 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.

Requisition ID : 22606

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.