Track and Trace Clerk - Corporate Office (Austin, MN or Willmar, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

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.

Position Summary

The Track and Trace Clerk is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and communicating service-impacting transportation delays. This role supports on-time delivery performance by ensuring timely, accurate communication with internal stakeholders, carriers, and warehouses, while maintaining complete and accurate records within transportation systems.

Key Responsibilities

The Track and Trace Clerk will:

Monitor and respond to driver, carrier, warehouse, and internal inquiries through the Late Truck database inbox in a timely and professional manner.
Identify, document, and communicate all service-impacting events accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
Execute the standard process for communicating late truck notifications during daytime operations to Customer Service and internal stakeholders.
Provide clear, timely updates regarding:
- Delayed pickups
- Delayed deliveries
- Appointment risks
- Missed shipping or delivery windows
Escalate complex, high-impact, or time-sensitive on-time delivery (OTD) issues to the OTD Supervisor as appropriate.
Partner with carriers to obtain accurate and timely shipment status updates.
Ensure all communications, decisions, and load updates are accurately recorded in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and applicable internal tracking tools.
Support additional projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated analytical skills with effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry.

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 $16.25-$24.00 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.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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