Production Professionals and Forklift Drivers - Suffolk

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Here in Suffolk we are passionate about the Planters brand and take ownership over the product and the brand’s history in Suffolk.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required.
Must be able to move/Lift up to 35 lb
Fork Lift License Required
Must have and maintain a good attendance record.
Must be TQR qualified.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be computer literate and capable of learning department systems.
Must have experience with operation of automated production / packaging machinery.
Must have the ability to understand and identify tools, basic machine components, and hardware.
Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on evaluation.
Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on written and hands on evaluation following training and instruction.
Must be able to utilize vendor operation manuals to make critical machine adjustments.
Must be able to use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments.
Must be computer literate and able to learn department systems.
Must be able to attend / travel to off-site training if necessary.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Ability to effectively operate all current and future equipment / job functions in the department and demonstrate high level of competency on performance validation checks
Achieve expected performance results on all equipment operated per reported data from the OEE/MES system and other department measures.
Utilization of the OEE / MES system to monitor line status and to configure production runs
Adjust Ishida scale equipment to achieve expected performance results.
Perform machine changeovers and set-up with or without the use of tools
Replace worn parts as needed
Attend to machine breakdowns, identify necessary resources to repair, and assist in troubleshooting to bring equipment back to operable condition
Adjust equipment with or without the use of tools to achieve a high level of performance
Document work notifications on a computerized maintenance management system
Perform preventive maintenance tasks
Load materials necessary to maintain operation and identify/process out of specification materials for hold and rejection
Use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments
Clear all machine jams & effectively restart equipment
Perform all required QRMP work instructions including but not limited to: leak detection, oxygen level, allergen free inspection, weight control, packaging material verifications
Obtain supplies necessary for machine operation utilizing work saver or forklift and record transfer using the Prism system
Perform sanitation responsibilities on equipment necessary to provide an allergen free set-up and changeover
Utilize manufacturers manuals and/or handbooks to obtain data and troubleshooting on the machinery operation
Provide break relief for any operation, including palletizing, within the department as assigned by supervisor
Operate trash and cardboard compactor
Properly handle oil stock and rework and transfer to the appropriate department
Perform all duties described in the Cello Palletizer job
Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QCDSM and plant productivity programs.
Comply and actively participate in all safety (KSRMP) and environmental (KEMS) policies, procedures and programs. May serve on KSRMP team.
Comply with all QRMP program requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
Perform area housekeeping duties.
Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Dental – Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
Vision - VSP
401K – Empower Retirement
(HSA) Health Savings Account – Wex Health Inc.
Paid Time Off
Inspired Pathways – Team members’ children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
Tuition Reimbursement – Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
Short-Term disability and long-term disability – Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children. Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
AD&D – Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
Adoption Assistance Program – Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children, including financial reimbursement, resources and referral services.
Employee Assistance Program – Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members.
Employee Stock Purchase Program – Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing– This is an opportunity for team members to work with an outside company to refinance and consolidate student loans at a discounted rate.
Legal Services – Members can purchase access to legal services for a variety of areas like immigration assistance, estate planning, family and personal service, etc.
Pet Insurance – Members will have the option to purchase medal and wellness plans for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals.
Accident and Injury Coverage - Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of off-the-job accidental injuries.
Critical Illness Coverage – Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses.
Access to our company store where you can buy Hormel products at a discount!
On-site Credit Union