DescriptionFeedmill Operator
Full Time Hourly
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 $19.13 - $26.78 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.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now or any time in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
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.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
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