Papillion Foods-Production-1st Shift

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Papillion, NE

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Papillion Foods is hiring for first-shift production positions across several departments. Start and end times vary by department. Pay levels and example roles are: P1, $21.60 for General Production; P2, $22.20 for Skilled General Production and Sanitation; P3, $22.75 for Inspection and Operator; P4, $23.20 for Machine Operator, Process Checkers, and Forklift Drivers; and P5, $23.95 for Shipping Dock and Batching Operators. Employees operate production equipment, forklifts, and other specialized equipment; monitor production processes and product quality; conduct inspections and complete documentation; move materials and products; perform equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting; and follow food safety, sanitation, quality, and safety procedures. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that includes refrigerated production areas maintained at 32–42 degrees and exposure to raw or processed meat. Employees must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday, and safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, willing to work overtime and weekends, and have one year of consistent production or manufacturing experience. Machine operating, forklift, and food quality assurance experience, along with effective English communication skills, are preferred.

Requirements

Must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or at any time in the future.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
One year of consistent production experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in refrigerated production areas (32–42 degrees) and around raw or processed meat.
Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Machine operating experience.
Forklift experience.
Food quality assurance experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment, forklifts, and other specialized equipment safely and efficiently according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and product quality to support safety, efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
Conduct quality inspections, verify product specifications, complete required documentation, and report quality concerns or production issues to supervision.
Safely move, stage, and transport materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging throughout the facility as assigned.
Perform equipment setup, adjustments, product changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
Follow food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.
Follow safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and powered industrial equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and support continuous improvement and production efficiency.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Food Safety & Quality teams to meet production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.