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Automation Systems Engineer
Overview The Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining HMI and visualization systems used to monitor and control our industrial beef processing sites. This role works closely with PLC and controls engineers to integrate equipment into plant automation systems and improve system performance. The role is based at our corporate office located approximately 10 minutes from the manufacturing facility, allowing regular collaboration with plant operations.Responsibilities HMI
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Electromechanical Technician
Overview You'll work hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, supporting equipment installations, maintenance, and repairs that keep our systems and processes running efficiently. This role offers excellent opportunities to learn from experienced technicians while building your technical skills in a dynamic industrial environment. Why This Role Matters You'll be an essential part of the team that keeps our equipment and systems operating smoothly. This position offers hands-on experience with
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Equipment Operator
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 equipment, ensuring timely and efficient startup.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for monitoring and controlling the
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Industrial Water Resource Engineer
Overview Join our multidisciplinary engineering team as an Industrial Water Resource Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring sustainable water management across our multi-site operations. You'll oversee the complete lifecycle of water and wastewater systems—from initial design strategy through deployment and continuous improvement—while supporting our mission to produce high-quality food safely and efficiently. Must be willing to relocate and travelResponsibilities Water Stewardship &
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Maint Assembler
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 projects.ResponsibilitiesWill assist with all new construction such as core drilling, caulking, framing, pulling,
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Maintenance Technician
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 associated with initial production, plant troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
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Operations Center Specialist - Day Shift
Overview Through the use of computers, graphical interfaces and visual references, the Operations Center Specialist will monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment in accordance to approved action plans. This position will also monitor all facilities to protect people, equipment, and property, taking appropriate action as needed. Position will also assist in research and development testing and pilot runs for product and/or equipment development and testing. Join our dedicated day shift
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Operations Center Specialist - Night Shift
Overview Through the use of computers, graphical interfaces and visual references, the Operations Center Specialist will monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment in accordance to approved action plans. This position will also monitor all facilities to protect people, equipment, and property, taking appropriate action as needed. Position will also assist in research and development testing and pilot runs for product and/or equipment development and testing. Join our dedicated night shift
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Operations Trainer - C Shift
Overview This position is primarily responsible for facilitating/providing the training of hourly and management support employees. Duties will also involve assisting with new hire orientation and equipment specific training, which includes safety and product quality elements. The operations trainer position is responsible for the evaluation of plant training, enhancing the on-boarding process, and the recommendation of the appropriate courses of action to management.ResponsibilitiesEffectively train new
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PLC Programmer
Overview The PLC Programmer is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining programmable logic controllers and associated automation systems in an industrial environment. This role works closely with engineering, technical, and operations teams to ensure control systems perform reliably, safely, and efficiently.Responsibilities Programming & Technical DevelopmentDevelop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using industry-standard platforms such as Modicon, Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix, or
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Product Availability Coordinator
Overview This position is responsible for handling both raw material and finished product, ensuring both meet acceptable criteria. Maintain accurate tracking and inventories of those materials. Ensure adequate raw material is always available to the production floor, coordinate trailer movement, and communicate with Transportation and Quality Assurance personnel to address any problems. Ensure finished product inventory is available for sales order fulfillment and shipping order
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Production Operator
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 able to lift, push and pull up to 60lbs.This position requires standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching,
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Project Manager
Overview The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned capital and operational projects within the plant. This is a technical, hands-on role requiring independent judgment across all phases of the project lifecycle — from scope definition and contractor selection through field execution, commissioning, and operational handoff. The Project Manager owns their projects fully. They are expected to manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality without day-to-day direction,
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QA Inspector
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 tests and pilot runs of new and improved products and evaluate the results of the pilot programs. Prepare technical
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Systems Technician (Experienced)
Overview Apply your advanced electronics and automation expertise as a Systems Technician. You'll independently manage complex PLC systems, industrial networks, and control equipment that drive our operations. This role requires someone who can diagnose sophisticated electronic issues, lead system implementations, and mentor developing technicians. Why This Role Matters You'll be the technical expert ensuring our automated systems and control infrastructure operate flawlessly. Your advanced skills
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Warehouse Coordinator
Overview The Warehouse Coordinator supports daily activities of materials, movement, handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, shipping, and filling of production orders as well as maintaining inventory. Support empirical’s research and development activities through a hands-on approach for machine development, where machinery is often built, modified, scrapped, re-designed, re-built, and re-modified as part of a continual process of change based on the specific goals and challenges
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