Truck Driver - Feed Delivery - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store

Hormel Foods•Faribault, MN

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About The Position

The Truck Driver safely and efficiently delivers feed to grow-out farms and hauls ingredients as required. The role supports safety, customer service, productivity, and cost control through personal involvement in feed-delivery management, operating decisions, and problem-solving. This is a full-time hourly position with a stated base hiring pay range of $22.00–$30.75 per hour. A potential $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments: $500 after two months, $500 after six months, and $1,000 after one year of employment. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, possible exposure to all weather conditions and weather extremes, and physical work with electronic and mechanical equipment. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds. The employee must be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship, and able to travel reliably to and from the assigned farm.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future.
Must have a reliable means of transportation to and from the assigned farm.
Good previous attendance record in school and/or previous employment.
Able to work seven days per week, with varied hours and some weekends and holidays.
Math, reading, and writing skills sufficient to perform required record-keeping tasks.
Valid driver's license, CDL, and up-to-date medical card.
Clean driving record.
Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer combination.
Deliver feed efficiently to the correct building and tank according to written feed tickets.
Haul ingredients as required.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on the truck and trailer, keep equipment clean and in good working order, and report needed repairs to management.
Follow company sanitation, trucking, safety, and work procedures and policies.
Maintain required licensure and an up-to-date medical card in accordance with company policy.
Accurately log miles, tons, time, and other required information.
Follow biosecurity guidelines, including showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farms, and using company-provided boots on farms.
Communicate openly with fellow employees and farm management and conduct oneself in a positive, team-oriented manner.
Perform other duties assigned by management and tasks needed to complete the job or coordinate work with other company areas.
Support safety, customer service, productivity, and cost control through involvement in feed-delivery management, operating decisions, and problem-solving.

Benefits

Potential $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in three installments: $500 after two months, $500 after six months, and $1,000 after one year of employment.
Competitive pay with pay increases.
Training on equipment and procedures.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k), pension, and stock purchase plan.
Continuing education opportunities.
Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children.
Advancement opportunities.