Warehouse Worker Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Willmar, MN

6d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution/Shipping/Warehouse Worker supports production goals by packaging, labeling, cutting, unracking, and boxing turkey products. The role includes order picking and forklift use, following safety rules and good manufacturing practices, and completing other position-specific duties assigned by a supervisor. The worker collaborates with a team and is expected to work with minimal supervision in a processing plant environment. The position involves 8- to 10-hour shifts on concrete floors in temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Work includes repetitive twisting, turning, bending, and reaching, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing stairs and/or working on elevated stands or platforms. Employees wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a hair net, hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, and boots. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Applicants must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Ability to work in a processing plant environment.
Ability to climb stairs and/or work on elevated stands or platforms.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Simple math skills.
Ability to work 8- to 10-hour shifts on concrete floors and in temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to perform repetitive twisting, turning, bending, and reaching.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills may be required depending on department size and workforce language needs.
Thorough knowledge of all jobs within the department.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Pick orders.
Use a forklift.
Help achieve production goals by packaging, labeling, cutting, unracking, and boxing turkey products.
Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules.
Help ensure safe, wholesome, quality products by following good manufacturing practices.
Perform position-specific duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Work as part of a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Discretionary annual merit increases.
Quarterly Pay for Performance payouts.
Profit sharing.
401(k) with employer match.
Stock purchase plan.
Paid vacation.
Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children.
Training on equipment and procedures.
Advancement opportunities, including operator, lead, supervisory, and management roles.