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The Security Guard will monitor traffic flow through security gate onto premises. Check Employees, Contractors, and Guests in and out as they enter/exit the facility. Responsible for supervising, training, and directing duties of contract guards daily.

The Field Service Technician will assist with all mechanical and electrical functions that pertain to the implementation and support of equipment and process changes for customers and empirical facilities.  Travel to customer sites and other empirical facilities is required.

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.

We offer a clean working environment with no knife work. Must have ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 reports because of research and development (R&D). Assist R&D in developing products that are consistent with our expectations for quality, safety, value, and wholesomeness. Responsible for taking product samples, performing various tests, and analyzing the lab...

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 projects.

Responsible for keeping the site clean and well maintained. Duties include but are not limited to warehouse, janitorial and maintenance activities. May operate a forklift and other heavy equipment. May transport materials between locations as required. The position involves physical requirements of walking, standing, squatting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, twisting and lifting. Work indoors/outdoors, in a wet/cold/hot environment. Lift, push, pull up to 60lbs. All jobs include any other duties as assigned. empirical retains the right to modify these job duties as needed.   Resumen Responsable de mantener el sitio limpio y bien mantenido. Los deberes incluyen, pero no...

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 projects.

Operate many pieces of large industrial equipment that are used in the operation of the facility. Each General 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. Activities will consist of install, teardown, cleaning, and rebuilding of equipment, and other general labor activities required to start-up the facility.

We offer a clean working environment with no knife work. Must have ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector position monitors quality standards throughout the facility and surrounding grounds. This may include verification of raw material receipt, product sample collection (raw and finished), and finished product verification tasks. QA Inspectors are required to lift and move raw material samples and boxed products. QA inspectors are team members in the overall management of the facility. QA Inspectors may be expected to conduct tests and pilot runs of new or improved products and evaluate the results of these pilot programs. QA inspectors may prepare technical reports detailing results of research and development (R&D). QA Inspectors may assist R&D in developing products that are compliant with our quality, safety, value, and...

We are looking for a 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 may include PLC Logic. Position will also participate in test and pilot runs of new and improved product and evaluate the results. Join our dedicated team!  This is an on-site position, located out of our Dakota Dunes, SD Headquarters.  Based on eligibility, relocation assistance may be provided. Schedule: Standard Monday through Friday work schedule plus an average of 26 Sundays...

This position supervises plant production efforts including start-up, actual production, and daily clean-up operations. Responsible for quality safety and cleanliness. This role will also support research and development activities as well as assist in testing and pilot runs as needed. This role provides ongoing training and development of employees.

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 fulfillment.

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager to lead and oversee our projects. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget. Your role will be crucial in driving our initiatives and contributing to the company’s overall success.   Join our dedicated team!  This is an on-site position, located out of our Dakota Dunes, SD Headquarters.  Based on eligibility, relocation assistance may be provided.  

This position will supervise Quality Control (QC) programs at the source plant level, emphasizing product standards and acceptable sanitation conditions. Supervise all plant personnel in the sparselean collection program. Coordinate transfer of these materials to company processing facilities.

The EHS Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and implementing empirical’s environmental, health, and safety (ESH) programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, assist with safety training, investigate incidents, monitor workplace conditions, and promote a culture of safety across all levels of the organization by actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

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.

This position will utilize a saw machine to cut parts as directed. Make marks on material for cutting and guide material through saw cuts. The Sawing Machine Operator will clean, maintain lubricant levels, and service equipment to ensure continuous operation of machines.

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 projects.

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 associated with any one project. Require warehouse personnel to be responsible for the receiving, tracking, and issuing of parts during this development process.

The Rail Operator is responsible for the day-to-day functions and maintenance of the rail infrastructure at empirical.  The Rail Operator is responsible for ensuring the rail line is maintained in accordance to established safety standards and company guidelines that support the Rail Operator in carrying out their daily tasks.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor is responsible for insuring compliance with company quality standards and USDA quality standards. This includes having verification of raw material receipts, taking raw material samples, and verifying the finished, packaged product. The QA Supervisor is also responsible for the instruction, direction, and performance of the management support and hourly personnel working under his/her guidance. 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 reports to enhance research and development (R&D). Assist R&D in developing products that are consistent with our expectations for quality,...

This position will develop and maintain graphical interface systems and control systems. The Systems Graphic Programmer will perform required programming to interface graphics to control systems. Develop and implement graphical interface screens according to company standards. The position will also be involved in Research and Development activities; work on tests and pilot runs of new and improved products; evaluate results.

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.

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 Systems Technician maintains and installs communication and power distribution cable and wiring, as required. This position works with maintenance employees in the assembly and disassembly of equipment, as needed. Work on tests and pilot runs for new and improved products and processes as well as fix designs by working with engineers. Participate in Research and Development’s...

This position will supervise Quality Control (QC) programs at the source plant level, emphasizing product standards and acceptable sanitation conditions. Supervise all plant personnel in the sparselean collection program. Coordinate transfer of these materials to company processing facilities.

At empirical foods we solve big problems with new thinking. At every step we design it, build it, continually optimize it, and the empirical IT team is no different. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer who has the passion to help us reach that next level.   Join our dedicated team!  Position is required to work on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD office, based on eligibility relocation assistance may be provided.  

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.

The Machinist Trainee is a developmental role designed to train individuals to machine parts according to shop drawing specifications. Activities include the set-up and operation of manual and computerized lathes, mills, and other various machines, power tools, and hand tools required to complete assigned job.

We are pleased to announce that all Gateway scholarships for Fall 2025 have been awarded. We have initiated a waitlist to offer additional opportunities as they become available. Our waitlist closes on June 1, 2025.  We encourage you to apply for consideration.   The Gateway Scholarship is designed to give scholarship recipients with no manufacturing background or educational foundation the ability to start a career.  Scholarship recipients will attend Mitchell Technical College on a full-ride scholarship from empirical.  Upon successful completion of the program, scholarship recipients will have a job awaiting them...

The empirical Fully Connected Scholarship Program was established in the fall of 2020 as a partnership with Garden City Community College with the intention of giving candidates with no manufacturing background a means to move into that environment. The empirical/GCCC partnership provides candidates with both hands-on manufacturing experience and enrollment in a program which provides an accredited AAS or Certificate C credentials. During their time within the facility, individuals work side by side with current employees and contribute to the success of our plant. By doing so, the candidate receives the best view of manufacturing technology we can provide to allow them to understand and experience working within empirical.  

Learn the basics of empirical’s business processes and procedures to be offered the opportunity of being part of the leadership team within 9-24 months. This position will be immersed in core business processes through participating in roles designed to expose them to strategic learning opportunities that are relevant to long-term roles within the company. The expectation of this position is to excel in operations processes, safety, quality, customer delivery, problem solving, and effective communication. The position will work with various groups and assignments, gradually increasing their responsibility within the organization, to ensure technical and social skills are advancing toward long-term leadership roles within the...