Truck DriverYard Spotter Faribault, MN Jennie-O

Truck Driver/Yard Spotter

1st Shift 2am - 11:30am

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 $17.25 - $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.

• 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

Job Responsibilities

• Handle or move live turkeys in an acceptable humane and safe manner as per J-OTS Animal welfare statement
• Perform pre-operational inspection of spotter tractor(s)
• Report head count of each completed lot to scheduling department
• Ensure all trailers are properly scaled before processing
• Process trailers in scheduled sequence by lot by first loaded first processed unless instructed otherwise by your supervisor
• Maximize comfort of birds while in your care
• Maintain Cooling Shed in fully operational condition
• Count and record accurate D.O.A. head count by trailer
• Comply with U.S.D.A. requirements for denaturing D.O.A.s.
• Spot By-Products trailers as requested
• Ensure scale is kept free of snow/ice build up
• Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission
• Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).
• Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist stoop bend squat lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to drive and back a yard tractor and trailer into tight bays safely
• Ability to read schedules and write lot reports and vehicle inspection reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers Scheduling plant personnel and others on a daily basis
• Able to work in upper Midwest outdoor environment year round
• Ability to withstand below zero temperatures daily
• Physical ability to hook and unhook trailers including cranking landing gear up and down throughout the shift
• Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).
• Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following:
  • Attendance and Dependability
  • Performance: Quantity and Quality
  • Behavior and Cooperation

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.