Shipping-A shift-Alma

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Alma, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supports daily production by staging and returning materials, maintaining clean and organized coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas, and assisting with equipment cleaning and material handling. The role also provides shipping coverage, including operating palletizing equipment, completing required documentation accurately, and communicating effectively with team members and supervisors. The position is located at the Alma plant and works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Extended hours and weekends may be required. On-the-job training is provided. The work environment includes temperatures below 40°F and standing or walking on concrete for most of the workday. Pay is $21.65 per hour, with 1.5 times the rate for hours worked over 40 in a week, and employees are paid weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; a 401(k) with employer match; a stock purchase plan; paid vacation; and free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees’ children.

Requirements

Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions throughout a shift.
Occasionally lift, push, or pull more than 50 pounds as required.
Stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks for extended periods to complete job-related tasks.
Kneel or squat as necessary to complete job-related tasks.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food handling or manufacturing.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily morning production setup by transporting meats, spices, and packaging supplies to production lines.
Return unused materials to the cooler, freezer, or warehouse at the end of second shift.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas.
Clean and maintain lifts and other material-handling equipment.
Provide vacation coverage for the sleeveline shipping position, including loading and warehousing finished goods and operating the robotic palletizer.
Accurately complete and follow required paperwork and procedures, ensuring timely and precise production documentation.
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to support workflow and production needs.
Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Use AS400 terminals for data entry and production tracking, as applicable.