Accountant
Overview We're seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you'll be a trusted financial advisor who ensures accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in our accounting operations. You'll work independently while collaborating with leadership to maintain financial integrity and drive process improvements.Responsibilities Financial Analysis & ReportingPrepare, balance, and analyze financial reports, general ledgers, and accounting transactions. Conduct month-end
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EHS Facility Manager
Overview The EHS Facility Manager 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.Responsibilities Compliance Management:Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a
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Electromechanical Technician
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 systems. Assist with implementation of equipment and instrumentation related to the projects assigned.Assist 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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Inventory Control Clerk
Overview The Inventory Control serves as a liaison between production, sales, logistics, and accounting departments, ensuring seamless inventory management operations. This role provides cross-functional coordination to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize order fulfillment, and support business continuity through comprehensive auditing and reporting functions.Responsibilities Inventory Accuracy & AuditingConduct systematic inventory audits to verify correct product utilization in production
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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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Network Engineer
Overview 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. Position is required to work on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD office, based on eligibility relocation assistance may be provided. ResponsibilitiesConfigure, install and maintain various network technologies for a multi-site
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Plant HR Coordinator
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 checks to include personal and business references, and make recommendations for employment in accordance with
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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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Purchasing Agent
Overview We're seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support empirical. In this role, you will manage the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies that keep our operations running smoothly. This position requires independent judgment and the ability to adapt quickly—whether you're supporting production needs, facility maintenance, or ongoing equipment modifications. You'll work closely with vendors, internal teams, and management to ensure we have the right
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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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Security Guard
Overview 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.ResponsibilitiesGuard entrance gate of industrial plant and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds.Open gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors. Responsible
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Systems Graphic Programmer
Overview 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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain graphical control systems. Plan,
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Systems Technician
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 Systems Technician maintains and installs communication and power distribution cable and wiring, as required. This
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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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Warehouse Coordinator - 2nd Shift
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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