Wash/Disinfect Operator

Full Time – Hourly

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $20.90 per hour.

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 (all plant positions)

Job Responsibilities

To wash and disinfect turkey production facilities in a safe and organized manner, ensuring that all company policies are followed
Assist all support areas of breeder production
Work occasional weekends washing unless otherwise instructed
Perform repairs, maintenance on equipment, and construction on projects as assigned by supervisor
Follow sanitation and isolation procedures using tracking patterns
Follow safety policies and procedures as recommended
Communicate with supervisor on a regular basis to receive work orders as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Assist on vaccinations and insemination occasionally when not washing

Minimum Qualifications

Basic math skills/able to read and write at 4th grade level
Able to work scheduled weekends and holidays
Supply reliable transportation for travel to work sites and meet all sanitation requirements
Cannot own or raise any type of fowl (i.e. turkeys, chickens, geese, pheasants, parakeets, etc.)
Able to work in a smoke free environment/Must be 21 yrs. old and able to obtain a Medical Card
Must possess a valid driver's license & able to meet JOTS driving qualifications
PHYSICAL: Work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using approved respiratory protection
Facial hair must not compromise respirator face to mask seal-no beards
Twisting/stooping/bending/squat/reach while handling turkeys/fee/letter/equipment 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. from occasionally to a frequent basis
Able to work on uneven surfaces

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous animal husbandry experience and/or a farm background (two years)
Bobcat tractor experience
Able to use and operate high pressure washer
Small engine/pump repair experience
Able to operate a scissor lift

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.

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.