Maintenance Trainee-ProgProc

Hormel Foods•Dubuque, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Processing, LLC, facility in Dubuque, Iowa, will be hiring hourly Industrial Maintenance Technician Trainees. Progressive Processing, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods. The 342,000 sq. ft. plant is home to a variety of Hormel products including bacon toppings, SPAM®, and a variety of Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals. The facility employs approximately 450+ employees. Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 6 months of service at Progressive Processing, LLC.
Candidates will be required to complete the Progressive Processing LLC maintenance exam.
Most recent Performance review rating is “Meeting Expectations” or above.
Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan or Attendance Probation during the past 6 months.
Must not have second or final warnings issued within the past 6 months for work performance.
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary including basic computer proficiency.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive lifting tasks.
Ability to move 40 lbs.
Ability to push/pull 40 lbs.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Willingness to work in a cold environment (35 to 40 Degrees) and/or warm environment (70-85 degrees).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience – preference will be granted to those who have work experience related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and process systems.
Knowledge in these areas will be assessed through a formal test administered by Progressive Processing, LLC (maintenance exam).
Formal Training – preference will be granted to those based on the number of completed courses within the Industrial Maintenance Technician curriculum or equivalent.
Job Assignment – preference will be granted to those that are currently assigned to higher skill level positions and have demonstrated successful performance of the job assigned.
Length of Service – if all other criteria is equal between candidates, preference will be granted to the technician with the greatest length of service.

Responsibilities

Continuously improve reliability, efficiency and utilization of plant equipment and manufacturing processes.
Utilize mechanical and electrical expertise in the precise installation, maintenance and repair of plant systems and equipment.
Provide concise and accurate documentation of all activities and observations.
Willingness to join a team environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Fully complete the program to be promoted to a Level 8 Industrial Maintenance Technician.