Truck Driver/Yard Spotter - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store

hormel foodsFaribault, MNMid L4

$17.25 - $24.00 per hour

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Light Truck Drivers Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Turkey Production Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

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Truck Driver/Yard Spotter At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $17.25 - $24.00 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Job Responsibilities:

Handle or move live turkeys in an acceptable, humane and safe manner as per J-OTS Animal welfare statement
Perform pre-operational inspection of spotter tractor(s)
Report head count of each completed lot to scheduling department
Ensure all trailers are properly scaled before processing
Process trailers in scheduled sequence by lot, by first loaded, first processed, unless instructed otherwise by your supervisor
Maximize comfort of birds while in your care
Maintain Cooling Shed in fully operational condition
Count and record accurate D.O.A. head count by trailer
Comply with U.S.D.A. requirements for denaturing D.O.A.'s.
Spot By-Products trailers as requested
Ensure scale is kept free of snow/ice build upPerform other duties as requested by your supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Individual must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
Must be able to drive a manual transmission
Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
Ability to drive and back a yard tractor and trailer into tight bays safely
Ability to read schedules and write lot reports and vehicle inspection reports
Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, Scheduling, plant personnel, and others on a daily basis
Able to work in upper Midwest outdoor environment year round
Ability to withstand below zero temperatures daily
Physical ability to hook and unhook trailers, including cranking landing gear up and down, throughout the shift
Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following:
Attendance and Dependability
Performance: Quantity and Quality
Behavior and Cooperation
What you will receive:
Competitive pay with pay increases
You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
Advancement opportunities
Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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Level

Mid L4

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$17.25 - $24.00 per hour

Location

Faribault, MN

Occupation

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Industry

Turkey Production

Posted

23 days ago

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