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Empirical Foods

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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
Overview We offer a clean working environment with no knife work. Must have ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.QualificationsNo experience necessary, will provide hands-on training.Previous forklift experience desired.Ability to work a 6-7 day work week.Stable work history is required.Compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.Must be ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
QA Inspector
Category: Manufacturing
Overview The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector position provides quality standards by monitoring throughout the plant. This includes verification of raw material receipts, taking raw material samples, and verifying finished packaged product. QA Inspectors are required to lift and move raw material samples and boxed products. Team member in overall management of the facility. Expect to work on ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Maintenance Technician
Category: Technicians
Overview Maintenance employees assist with all maintenance functions within the plant. This position performs regular and preventative maintenance for machinery within the plant. Additional responsibilities include assisting other maintenance employees and performing emergency repairs when needed. Will assist with installation, maintenance, and testing of Research and Development equipment ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Maintenance Assembler
Category: Manufacturing
Overview Assemble and perform preventative maintenance on company equipment (i.e., pumps, heavy duty block grinders, etc.) in company and customer locations. Assist with all construction duties at plant location. Position will be involved in hands on installation and testing of Research and Development (R&D) equipment associated with production, plant troubleshooting, and continuous improvement ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Equipment Operator
Category: Manufacturing
Overview Operate many pieces of large industrial equipment that are used in the operation of the facility. Each equipment operator will be assigned and trained in the operation of one or more pieces of equipment. This position will monitor and control the operation of equipment. Communicate to plant management of any issues during production, assist in teardown, cleaning, and rebuilding of ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Systems Technician
Category: Technicians
Overview The Systems Technician position applies knowledge of electronic principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The Systems Technician is responsible for proper installation, service, and replacement of all electronic equipment, circuit modules, programmable logic controllers, and several other types of electronic equipment. The ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
SCADA 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
Electromechanical Technician
Category: Engineering/Design
Overview The technician will assist with all mechanical and electrical testing functions that pertain to the implementation and support of equipment and process changes for the company. This position will also coordinate activities for others, including installations, maintenance, and equipment repair.ResponsibilitiesAssist with projects and tasks associated with the installation of new test ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Plant HR Coordinator B Shift
Category: Manufacturing
Overview Assist with all Human Resources functions to include employment, payroll, benefit administration, and employee relations.ResponsibilitiesAccurately maintain personnel files - in accordance with company policies and government regulations - in an efficient and consistent manner.Review resumes, conduct interviews, manage documentation in the applicant tracking system, perform background ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Material Handler
Category: Manufacturing
Overview The Material Handler position will load and unload trucks with various products as specified. Assist in scheduling truck loading and unloading, assist in palletizing area, and inspect inbound pallets. This position may perform minimal maintenance duties as directed by supervisor.ResponsibilitiesProcess all incoming and outgoing loads of finished product, accurately perform pallet counts, ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
QC Mechanical Inspector
Category: Manufacturing
Overview This position will be responsible for the inspection of all parts and determining if the parts meet specifications. The position will also be responsible for all documentation associated with the inspection process.ResponsibilitiesInspect all parts and supplies using customary inspection devices such as bore gauges, height gauges, hardness testers, profilometers, and CMM. Responsible for ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001
Palletizer
Category: Manufacturing
Overview The Palletizer will operate room operations, box conveyors, accumulation, palletizing, stretch wrap, pallet accumulation, pallet labeling, and reject area. Maintain machinery and ensure packaging material availability. Comply with company policies, sanitation guidelines, and safety rules. Employees will perform all duties/tasks as assigned.ResponsibilitiesOversee product coming from the ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(605) 217-8000
Fax:(605) 217-8001

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