Jennie-O Turkey Store - 1st Shift Mechanical Coordinator, Pelican Rapids, MN (2026)

Job Responsibilities:

• Automatic generation of reorder information for stocked inventory.
• Purchase order creations in Oracle and updating information on confirmed purchase orders.
• Oversee daily activities of storeroom clerks and give directions as needed on department specific projects.
• Review and order all handwritten parts requisitions turned in by all departments within the plant and follow up with appropriate information.
• Control inventory dollar value by taking advantage of purchasing opportunities, economic order quantities, vendor parts consolidation and overstock reports.
• Provide customer support to operations and maintenance departments with parts inquiries.
• Assist in parts set up for new equipment and removal of obsolete inventory for decommissioned equipment and components.
• Create requisitions for all contracted services.
• Manage and document all additional inventory requests.
• Manage reports for parts backorder and open purchase orders.
• Manage reports for inventory turns, stock takes and cycle counting.
• Communicate with suppliers on emergency and rush parts orders.
• Management of AP Invoices through Dataserv and Oracle systems.
• Updating part information in Enterprise Asset Management System.
• Lead the inventory reduction initiatives by evaluating reorder points, overstock and 3 year no use.
• Know, understand and be able to perform all job duties within the parts room.
• Sending out/following up on repairs.
• Creating direct inventory/find inventory reports.
• May need to pick up parts from time to time.
• Help cover the desk during vacations and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of computer programs (lotus notes, excel, work, Oracle, EAM, and Dataserv).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Effective persuasive and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated cost vigilance and drive for continuous improvement.
• Good typing skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year industrial work experience.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle/Dataserv.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and machine parts.
• Previous data entry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and parts manuals.
• No work restrictions prohibiting lifting 50 pounds.
• A two-year degree in related field or equivalent purchasing/sales experience.

What you will receive:

• Competitive pay with pay increases after one year. 

• Extraordinary benefits – Including paid vacation and holidays; weekly paychecks, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (very affordable compared to area companies AND you become eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment); life insurance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401k with match; and tuition reimbursement program.

• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com).

• Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants.

• Training – You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role.

• Advancement opportunities– You are on a direct track to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management.

• Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Providing people with iconic food brands for 80+ years. 
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, we’re one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. We’re a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), and we offer an array of more than 1,500 high-quality turkey products throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. We’re proud of feeding people delicious food and helping feed the world.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store 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.