Knoxville Plant-Production Professional

Hormel Foods • Knoxville, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Knoxville plant has openings for Plant Professionals with opportunities for overtime. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Knoxville, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. Weekend work is required. Openings available on days, nights, and overnights. The Knoxville plant specializes in the production of Dry Sausage items including PILLOW PACK® pepperoni. Incumbents are responsible for learning a wide variety of jobs and duties across our plant such as: machine operating, forklift operating, packaging, boxing, and palletizing product, verifying quality and accuracy of products, all while making people safety and food safety the number one priority.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company rules for food safety and employee safety.
• The ability to read and write to complete job related paperwork.
• The willingness & ability to drive a forklift consistent with company standards.
• The ability to use a computer to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
• The ability to lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required throughout the course of a shift.
• The ability to twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.
• The ability to kneel/squat/climb as necessary to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to perform grasping & pinching motions to complete job related tasks.

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance plan
• prescription drug plan
• dental and vision plan
• 401(k) with company match
• pension plan
• employee assistance and wellness plan
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• vacation and holiday pay
• profit sharing
• educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees