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Empirical Foods

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Food Commodities-Distributors/Producers

About Us

We create intelligent solutions for the future of food.

At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, high quality, and affordable food. Headquartered in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, empirical is the world’s leading manufacturer of lean ground beef and the recognized leader in food safety innovations for decades. Our family owned business was established in 1981.

Our task is to meet the world’s ever-increasing nourishment needs within the constraints of our natural resources. To get there, we are thinking bigger and smarter. We are leaders in developing the equipment, process and methods needed to achieve this goal.

We know how to do things because we DO things – whether that’s making good food or inventing the equipment and process needed to produce it. At every step we design it, build it, operate it and continually optimize it in our massive online lab. Our plant is a testing ground for new technology and products where we research and iterate until we get results.

empirical isn’t a gigantic corporation. Instead, we are a smart, tight-knit and strategic company of doers. We hire quality people who develop fulfilling careers that make a significant impact on our world.

Jobs

Production Operator
Category: Manufacturing
Join the future of food! At our company we strive for continuous improvement, not only in our processes, but in our people.  High quality employees allow us to remain on the leading edge of innovation.  With you, we make things better! We offer a clean working environment with no knife work. Must have ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Forklift Operator
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Join the future of food!At our company we strive for continuous improvement, not only in our processes, but in our people.  High quality employees allow us to remain on the leading edge of innovation.  With you, we make things better!  Qualified applicants will have prior forklift experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.  KEY TASKS:Operate a forklift to assist with the loading, ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Equipment Operator
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Join the future of food! At our company we strive for continuous improvement, not only in our processes, but in our people.  High quality employees allow us to remain on the leading edge of innovation.  With you, we make things better! Position Overview Operate many pieces of large industrial equipment that are used in the operation of the facility. Each equipment operator will be assigned ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Maintenance
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Join the future of food! At our company we strive for continuous improvement, not only in our processes, but in our people.  High quality employees allow us to remain on the leading edge of innovation.  With you, we make things better! Position Overview Maintenance employees assist with all maintenance functions within the plant. This position performs regular and preventative maintenance for ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Electromechanical Technician
Category: Technicians
Join the future of food! At our company we strive for continuous improvement, not only in our processes, but in our people.  High quality employees allow us to remain on the leading edge of innovation.  With you, we make things better! Position Overview The technician will assist with all mechanical and electrical testing functions that pertain to the implementation and support of equipment ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Employee Communications
Category: Human Resources
Overview In the Employee Communications position, you will be responsible for developing and executing the internal communications strategy for our organization.  You will be responsible for creating and delivering content that engages employees and strengthens the company’s culture.  You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure all internal communication is clear, consistent, and ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Purchasing Agent
Category: Purchasing
Overview Procure materials or other goods and coordinate activities involved with purchasing products and services such as materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Position requires the regular use of independent judgment and discretion in performing job duties. Support empirical’s research and development activities through a hands-on approach for machine development, where machinery is ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
SCADA/ MES Software Engineer
Category: Manufacturing
Overview We are looking for a highly motivated person to develop and maintain SCADA/MES systems. Qualified candidates will have the ability to collaborate and understand the needs of the end user and implement SCADA/MES changes to meet those needs. Will provide plant support for SCADA/MES systems and potentially PLC Logic. Position will also participate in test and pilot runs of new and improved ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Tax Staff Accountant
Category: Manufacturing
Overview This position is responsible for the preparation of all required returns, reports, and other filings. Will assist in the planning and research of various tax related items and laws.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and assist with the preparation of all federal and state returns, reports, and filings for each of the empirical related companies and owners. These include income tax returns, ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001

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