Shelf-Life Technician

Hormel Foods•Willmar, MN

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

SHELF-LIFE TECHNICIAN R&D – WILLMAR CO (WILLMAR, MN) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. Relocation is not eligible for this role. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements & administers shelf-life testing of the various Hormel/Jennie-O products, including items from Hormel plants and co-packers. Tasks include initiating and conducting shelf-life studies, product evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting, including assembly and use of equipment for required experiments. Communicates results that will lead to improved, innovative, and creative applications to support the company goals and objectives. Provide support to scientists and development leaders in numerous areas of R&D (food safety research, product development, and sensory/shelf-life. Maintains current and future inventories of shelf-life products, monitors cooler temperatures, storage periods, and cutting schedules. Creates shelf-life studies and enters data in the Jennie-O Lab Information Management System (QL) Maintains sensory & shelf-life records with supervision. Intermediate knowledge of sensory principles, kitchen equipment, lab equipment (pH meter, colorimeter, gas analyzer) working knowledge of pilot plant equipment - slicers, packaging equipment Responsible for proper and safe operation and maintenance of all relevant equipment in the Shelf-life areas. May assist with benchtop laboratory studies utilizing chemical and biological materials.

Requirements

Demonstrated use of strong organizational skills, problem solving, prioritizing, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Managing accountabilities proactively and asking, "What else can I do?".
Ability to stay engaged and hold oneself accountable and being personally invested to deliver key results supporting our customers.
Clearly demonstrates ownership to drive customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated inclusive behavior, including treating others with dignity and respect.
Must be capable of working several hours in a 38°F cooler or for short periods of time in a 0°F freezer.
Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
Regularly lift 20-30 lbs. and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, LIMS databases, &/or other commonly used programs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the metric system, scientific principles, &/or food science experience.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Windows environment including Microsoft Office platform - Excel, Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Lab Information Management Systems (QL)
ServSafe® certification
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Implements & administers shelf-life testing of the various Hormel/Jennie-O products, including items from Hormel plants and co-packers.
Tasks include initiating and conducting shelf-life studies, product evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting, including assembly and use of equipment for required experiments.
Communicates results that will lead to improved, innovative, and creative applications to support the company goals and objectives.
Provide support to scientists and development leaders in numerous areas of R&D (food safety research, product development, and sensory/shelf-life.
Maintains current and future inventories of shelf-life products, monitors cooler temperatures, storage periods, and cutting schedules.
Creates shelf-life studies and enters data in the Jennie-O Lab Information Management System (QL)
Maintains sensory & shelf-life records with supervision.
Responsible for proper and safe operation and maintenance of all relevant equipment in the Shelf-life areas.
May assist with benchtop laboratory studies utilizing chemical and biological materials.