Forklift Operator

Hormel Foods -2nd shift Shipping- Forklift Operator

Location: Alma, KS
Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00PM-10:30PM; extended hours and weekends may be required) 

THe Forklift Operator supports daily production by staging and returning materials, maintaining clean and organized coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas, and assisting with equipment cleaning and material handling. The role also provides shipping coverage, including operating palletizing equipment, completing required documentation accurately, and communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily AM production setup, including transporting meats, spices, and packaging supplies to production lines.
• Return unused materials to the cooler, freezer, or warehouse at the end of second shift.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas.
• Clean and maintain lifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Provide vacation coverage for the sleeveline shipping position, including loading and warehousing finished goods and operating the robotic palletizer.
• Accurately complete and follow all required paperwork and procedures, ensuring timely and precise production documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to support workflow and production needs.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Utilize AS400 terminals for data entry and production tracking, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
• Lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required (Occasional)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks for extended periods to perform job related tasks.
• Kneel/squat as necessary to complete job-related tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 

  Preferred:

• Prior experience in food handling/manufacturing

• High School diploma or equivalent

Training

• On the Job training provided

Work Environment

• Position requires working in temperatures below 40°F.
• Standing/walking on concrete for a majority of the workday

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $21.65 per hour plus $1per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 1.5 times rate for hours worked over 40 in a week
• Weekly paycheck
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

How to Apply

Apply online at http://www.almafoodsjobs.com.

For assistance, call 507-434-6756.

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.

At the Alma plant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities. Every team member plays a vital role in maintaining a safe workplace and producing high-quality, wholesome food for our consumers.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and operations in more than 80 countries. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O®, and many more.

Hormel Foods is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. We’ve been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best companies to work for, by Newsweek as one of America’s most responsible companies, and by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies.

Our purpose: Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Learn more at https://www.hormelfoods.com.