Truck Driver/Yard Spotter - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods Family of Companies
Faribault, MN

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.

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.

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