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Research and Development Technician

Department 502 – Research & Development Technician

Classification

Non-exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Research & Development Technician assists the R&D Specialist with the development of new products under the supervision and direction of the Research & Development Manager.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs the raw trimming, cooking (pit operation), processing, packaging and shipment of new experimental products

2. Performs sanitation of preparation areas

3. Handles the restocking of items used in the preparation process

4. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of retain samples

5. Conduct AS400 transactions

6. Keep detailed records for each sample (Excel experience a plus)

7. Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time

8. Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the company which include but are not limited to: use of a hair net, use of gloves, use of a company approved frock and rubber boots, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. In addition, employees are occasionally sent to help in departments other than their home department when the situation necessitates doing so.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures (under 40 degrees and/or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit). The floors in the environment are often wet and can be slippery. The employee regularly works nearing moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Frequent use/motion of hands, wrists and arms are required

The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40+ hours per week.

Hours of work: Typically, Monday through Friday rotating 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights. Start and finish times vary depending on assigned department and workload. Weekends and overtime hours are often required. Schedule is subject to change with or without advanced notice.

Required Education and Experience

1. Proficient with basic computer skills

2. Able to read/write

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED

2. Previous research and development experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

EEO

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

**Requisition ID** : 31852

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.