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.