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&lt;p&gt;The Hormel Foods Corporation brands include&#160;Planters, SKIPPY,&#160;SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O, and more than 30 other beloved brands. Past interns say they appreciated “the level of autonomy afforded to figure things out/find out how to run them” and&#160; one of “the best aspects of this internship were the networking opportunities.”&lt;/p&gt;

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At Hormel Foods, we offer meaningful paid internship opportunities to help them get started. As an intern, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life work situations. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our company. Internships may be located at our corporate office in Austin, MN, or at one of our manufacturing plants or sales offices around the United States. We actively recruit for internship positions during the fall and winter months, but occasionally post internships during other times of the year. On average, over 85% of our interns are offered a full-time job offer upon completion of their internships.

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Meet our Hormel Foods Interns
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Communications Intern - Oliva Egert (2025) During her internship, Olivia Egert brought her passion for communication and storytelling to the Corporate Communications team at our Corporate Office (Austin, Minnesota), where she applied her academic experience from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a communication major with minors in political science and public relations, Olivia found this internship to be a meaningful extension of her studies—especially as she prepares for advanced PR coursework this fall. With guidance from her supervisor, she stepped confidently into the world of writing and interviewing, learning how to shape stories with authenticity and purpose. She also discovered the value of research beyond the classroom, using tools like the HIVE to support her capstone project. Olivia’s favorite memory was learning to play pickleball with her fellow interns, a moment that reminded her of the importance of connection and community. Reflecting on her journey, she shared a quote that guided her all summer, said by Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” That mindset helped her embrace growth, trust the process, and take pride in every step forward.
Favorite Hormel Foods product: Planters® Salt and Vinegar Cashews
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Finance Intern - Anthony Ciola (2025) Anthony Ciola spent his summer with the finance team at the Corporate Office (Austin, Minnesota) and applied his academic background from Iowa State University. His favorite project was preparing and analyzing weekly KPI reports, which helped him track of his progress and improve his technical skills. “Being able to see myself get better each time I do it is inspiring,” he says. Anthony’s corporate finance course gave him a solid foundation for understanding financial data and reporting. He credits his mentor Riley for being supportive and helping him align his time effectively. Anthony has also learned the importance of asking questions and following up to ensure clarity. He used his Teams calendar and OneNote to stay organized, and he planned his week with his manager to stay on track. His advice for future interns? “Follow your supervisor around and ask questions — it’s the best way to learn.” Favorite Hormel Foods product: SPAM® products
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Maintenance Engineering Intern - Bryce Meyer (2025) Bryce Meyer is spent his summer with the maintenance engineering team at the Willmar (Minnesota) Plant, where he applied his engineering background from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His favorite project was conducting an air audit of the plant, which gave him a better understanding of operations and allowed him to connect with mechanics and electricians. “It helped me see how everything connects and how important each role is,” he says. Bryce’s introductory course in engineering design and development helped him approach challenges with a structured mindset. He’s learned that stepping into unfamiliar situations is key to growth, even when it feels uncomfortable at first. His mentor, Derek, did a great job helping Bryce navigate the plant and encouraged him to ask questions. Bryce stayed accountable by checking in regularly with his supervisors and following up with team members to gain different perspectives. One of his favorite memories was attending a Willmar Stingers baseball game with fellow interns.
Favorite Hormel Foods product: Planters® Heat® peanuts
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Food Safety &amp; Quality Intern - Josh Carter (2025) Josh interned for the food safety &amp; quality department at our Atlanta Plant (Tucker, Georgia). A student from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Josh said, “My most interesting class from college was my food chemistry class. It was so helpful because I had to do a project on canning, and the Atlanta Plant has a canning line, so everything I learned from that project and the lessons surrounding the project are being covered and expanded on in my internship.” Josh learned how to conduct validations of metal detectors and x-rays, and he loved learning about all the checks and steps it takes for food products to go from ingredients to finished canned goods.
Favorite Hormel Foods product: Hormel® Compleats® chicken alfredo
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Foodservice Sales Intern - Sidney Brockmann (2025) Sidney Brockmann spent her summer with the Foodservice sales team in Chicago, Illinois, bringing her sales knowledge from Iowa State University. Her favorite part of the internship was going on sales calls with the team, where she learned by observing and participating in real-world interactions. “I learn by doing, and this was where I got the most out of the internship,” she says. Sidney’s coursework in personal selling and sales management gave her a strong foundation before she even started. She credits her mentor Zach, a former intern himself, for helping her get comfortable with tools like Firefly and for including her in valuable learning opportunities. Sidney discovered she thrives in dynamic work environments and values continuous learning. She stayed organized by using her Teams calendar and preparing for meetings in advance. Her advice to future interns is to ask lots of questions and embrace every opportunity to learn.
Favorite Hormel Foods product: Flash 180™ products
 
Learn more about internship at Hormel Foods <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hormelfoods.com/careers/new-grads-university-recruiting/internship-opportunities/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Meet Our Interns

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&amp;P 500 Index and the S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News &amp; World Report and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://hormelfoods.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://hormelfoods.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774976664661000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2t4o6HAUmz8EMHoanKcb5y">hormelfoods.com</a>.
Top 10 Reasons Why To Intern at Hormel Foods
Check out the top 10 reasons why an internship at Hormel Foods could be the best career decision you will ever make!
10. Experience all that a global, Fortune 500 company has to offer.
9. Earn competitive pay and receive housing assistance.
8. Participate in social events with other interns, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
7. Gain hands-on experience.
6. Manage key company projects.
5. Work with a talented team of employees that will help you achieve your goals.
4. Be part of making a real difference in the world – Hormel Foods is a leading corporate citizen.
3. Apply your knowledge, talents and capabilities and learn even more about yourself.
2. Increase your potential to land a full-time job.
1. Work with a team focused on creating trusted, protein-powered solutions that nourish people and strengthen communities.

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