Jennie-O - Pelican Rapids - Production Worker, Pelican Rapids, MN (2026)

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Pelican Rapids, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Jennie-O Turkey Store, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation, is based in Willmar, Minnesota, and is one of the largest turkey brands globally, offering over 1,500 high-quality turkey products. This role is for production workers to join the team in a state-of-the-art processing plant. In this position, you will operate and maintain machinery, package, label, box, cut product, and/or unrack product to ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare these products for shipping. The company is looking for dependable team players interested in career growth.

Requirements

Be a dependable team player.
Ability to work 8- to 10-hour shifts on concrete floors.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to perform repetitive motions such as twisting, turning, bending, and reaching.
Ability to lift items up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to wear a hair net, hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, boots and/or other personal protective equipment.
Ability to work with large groups of people as a team.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Work in a state-of-the-art processing plant.
Operate and maintain machinery.
Package, label, box, cut product, and/or unrack product.
Ensure production standards are met.
Finalize products and prepare these products for shipping.
Help achieve production goals through packaging, labeling, cutting, unracking and boxing turkey products.
Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by following all safety rules.
Help ensure only safe, wholesome, quality products are produced for our customers by following all good manufacturing practices.
Perform position-specific duties as assigned by your supervisor as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay with pay increases after one year.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Weekly paychecks.
Medical coverage (eligible after 30 days of employment).
Prescription coverage (eligible after 30 days of employment).
Dental coverage (eligible after 30 days of employment).
Vision coverage (eligible after 30 days of employment).
Life insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401k with match.
Tuition reimbursement program.
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com).
Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants.
Training on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role.
Advancement opportunities into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management.
Employment with a solid employer.