About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $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&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, 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. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Feedmill Operator

Full Time - Hourly

2st Shift 2pm to 10pm

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $17.75 - $24.75 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older

Purpose of Position

Safely and efficiently operate Feed Mill equipment to receive ingredients and to manufacture quality feed to Company specifications in a timely manner. Help fellow employees with safety, productivity, housekeeping, and fixing small mechanical issues that arise.

Working Conditions

Operate batching, grinding, mixing, crumbling and pelleting machinery, maintain proper amps, temp, oil levels, and quality. Be able to climb ladders and up to bin tops.

Principal Accountabilities

Operate all computer equipment, graphics and automation within main control area.
Operate WEM automation control system on full time basis to batch and pellet all feed
Be proficient in receiving and / or batching operations
Train co-workers and new employees
Be familiar with production scheduling and receiving
Maintain quality of feed made and loaded out
Take physical inventory of feed and ingredients
Develop a working knowledge of equipment operated
Able to troubleshoot/diagnose/resolve basic maintenance issues
Perform warehousing as needed or directed
Perform housekeeping to ensure clean and safe plant operation
Physically demanding at times: shoveling, handling 55 lb. bags, hot/cold and dusty environment
Occasionally use forklift to unload pallets of feed ingredients from van trailers
Basic math skills
Be able to read, write and communicate in the English Language
Mostly independent, requiring very little supervision
Other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer knowledge
Previous pelleting experience

What you will receive:

Competitive pay with pay increases
You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
Advancement opportunities
Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.