Feedmill Operator - Float/Mid Shift - Perham, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods Corp • Perham, MN

35d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge
• Previous pelleting experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees