Feedmill Operator - Swanville, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Swanville, MN

5h • $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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• Basic math skills
• Be able to read, write and communicate in the English Language
• Mostly independent, requiring very little supervision

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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees