Associate Packaging Scientist- Multiple Locations (Northbrook, IL and Austin MN)

Associate Packaging Scientist-Hormel Foods (Northbrook, IL and Austin MN)

Associate Packaging Scientist - Hormel Foods Corporation

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, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, 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/.d iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

JOB PURPOSE:  This position guides, recommends, documents, consults and conducts research in the area of packaging technologies that will lead to improved and new innovative and creative packaging applications in support of company goals and objectives.  On occasion, this position provides technical advice and assistance to professional and non-professional personnel. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identifies, facilitates, devises and conducts research in the area of packaging which leads to the development and implementation of new packaging systems for the company.  This involves maintaining competency in cutting edge packaging technology and broad packaging theory, and researching the feasibility of using this technology in conjunction with our products.
• Investigates, recommends and implements packaging cost saving programs by evaluating new enhancements made to packaging materials and/or new design considerations with the planned goal of minimizing the costs associated with our products.
• Fulfills the role as a technical service/troubleshooter when more broadly defined packaging problems at our facilities are beyond the scope of the plant/corporate personnel.  May serve as a resource and advisor to other Packaging Scientists and personnel within the company.
• Develops and plans systems for improving packaging efficiencies within the corporation.  This includes the entering and managing of all packaging specifications for our company’s products and may also include development of software and catalogue systems for collecting critical data regarding packaging materials and package attributes. 
• Facilitates practical applications of packaging technology requiring direct interaction with other areas of the company such as Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Purchasing etc.  Oversees the development and integration of packaging technologies with the many vendors and suppliers who work with the company.
• Coordinates and plans specific projects effectively, on a daily basis, with the group’s Research Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Project management skills with the ability to lead and run projects smoothly.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and creativity
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• An understanding of basic scientific principles.
• Strong analytical, time management, and record keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including good team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to effectively present technical concepts to a nontechnical audience
• 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
• Position/level based on experience.

LOCATION: Northbrook, IL and Austin MN. Relocation assistance is available.

 BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediately eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status