Jennie-O Turkey Store - 1st Shift Mechanical Coordinator, Pelican Rapids, MN (2026)

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Pelican Rapids, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Willmar, Minnesota, we’re one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. We’re a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), and we offer an array of more than 1,500 high-quality turkey products throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. We’re proud of feeding people delicious food and helping feed the world. At Jennie-O Turkey Store provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. To save time applying, Jennie-O Turkey Store does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey Store is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Knowledge of computer programs (lotus notes, excel, work, Oracle, EAM, and Dataserv).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
The ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Effective persuasive and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated cost vigilance and drive for continuous improvement.
Good typing skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two-year industrial work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle/Dataserv.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems and machine parts.
Previous data entry experience.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics and parts manuals.
No work restrictions prohibiting lifting 50 pounds.
A two-year degree in related field or equivalent purchasing/sales experience.

Responsibilities

Automatic generation of reorder information for stocked inventory.
Purchase order creations in Oracle and updating information on confirmed purchase orders.
Oversee daily activities of storeroom clerks and give directions as needed on department specific projects.
Review and order all handwritten parts requisitions turned in by all departments within the plant and follow up with appropriate information.
Control inventory dollar value by taking advantage of purchasing opportunities, economic order quantities, vendor parts consolidation and overstock reports.
Provide customer support to operations and maintenance departments with parts inquiries.
Assist in parts set up for new equipment and removal of obsolete inventory for decommissioned equipment and components.
Create requisitions for all contracted services.
Manage and document all additional inventory requests.
Manage reports for parts backorder and open purchase orders.
Manage reports for inventory turns, stock takes and cycle counting.
Communicate with suppliers on emergency and rush parts orders.
Management of AP Invoices through Dataserv and Oracle systems.
Updating part information in Enterprise Asset Management System.
Lead the inventory reduction initiatives by evaluating reorder points, overstock and 3 year no use.
Know, understand and be able to perform all job duties within the parts room.
Sending out/following up on repairs.
Creating direct inventory/find inventory reports.
May need to pick up parts from time to time.
Help cover the desk during vacations and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive pay with pay increases after one year.
Extraordinary benefits – Including paid vacation and holidays; weekly paychecks, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (very affordable compared to area companies AND you become eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment); life insurance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401k with match; and tuition reimbursement program.
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com).
Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants.
Training – You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role.
Advancement opportunities– You are on a direct track to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management.
Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Providing people with iconic food brands for 80+ years.

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