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Associate Technical Analyst

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Imagine a Career in Information Technology 

See yourself identifying the needs of our clients, defining the technical requirements, building an implementation plan, testing, and implementing the hardware and related software in our working environment. Envision participating and setting standards in projects as well as diagnosing and resolving problems on workstations, networks, plant computer systems, servers, and other new technologies.

Primary Functions 

  • Recognize ongoing hardware and software updates to keep up with the demands of our customers and new technology
  • Participate in the installation and configuration of workstations, computer systems, servers and other new technologies
  • Diagnose and repair any workstation, computer systems, server, or any new technology problems that may arise
  • Utilize cross functional teams to help resolve issues that arise
  • Utilize basic fundamentals of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Communicate effectively: provide feedback to clients about the problems referred by Client Services Center in workstation, networks, plant systems, servers and telecom areas
  • Timely follow through: effectively and efficiently complete duties and projects within specified time period
  • Drives change: research different ways in which tasks can be completed or improved. Sharing ideas with other professionals and managers in field.
  • Increase skill sets: keeping up to date on new technologies being used in the Industry through appropriate training
  • Inspire employees: motivate other team members to continually improve, become more innovative, and prevent errors through out the company.
  • Time management: organize and utilize time effectively to allow for completion of projects and duties and attendance in meetings all within the specified date and time

Training 

Your initial training will include Continual Improvement Process training which will provide a common language and understanding of our commitment to meeting agreed-upon customer expectations 100% of the time.  You will also receive New Hire Orientation which will provide an introduction to: 

  • Policies and procedures
  • IT support
  • Safety
  • Communication best practices
  • Benefits
  • Performance reviews
  • Compensation
  • Accounting reporting
  • Brief business unit overviews

The company also provides continued professional training opportunities that support critical thinking and decision making, communication, interpersonal, customer service and technical skills.  Courses range from Excel Advanced, Business Writing and Grammar, Dale Carnegie Leadership Training, Meat Science Training, DISC Behavioral Styles, Presentations that Deliver, Maximizing Your Writing, and Leading Purposeful and Engaging Meetings.

See yourself at Jennie-O Turkey Store 

Working together as a passionate and innovative team is an essential piece in our operations, on every level, and contributes to an enjoyable work environment.  

Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Jennie-O Turkey Store is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporations. Close to 7000 Team members contribute to the success of Jennie-O Turkey Store from accountants to engineers, food scientists to farm managers. We are built on traditions of brand strength, quality, innovation, and value, while taking advantage of new trends in technology. 

Our company provides over 125 years of combined leadership in the industry and produces over 1500 products which are distributed throughout the United States and 26 other countries. We also proficiently manage all segments of our supply chain from the consumers’ eating experience back to the egg.  

We believe in equal opportunity employment; for this reason alone we understand and appreciate diversity throughout our entire company. We offer exciting opportunities for growth to talented, capable people who share our belief that attitude, hard work, individual initiative, workplace safety and teamwork are of the utmost importance.  

So….if you crave a challenge, become a part of the empowering atmosphere that has made us a company of leaders. 

See the Rewards 

Eligible Team Members will receive a benefit package that includes a Competitive Salary plus Bonus, Profit Sharing Trust Plan, Non-Contributory Pension Plan, 401(k) Tax Deferred Investment Plan, and a Stock Purchase Plan. Also, at Jennie-O Turkey Store we offer tuition reimbursement programs, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and much more.

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