Wash/Disinfect Operator - Rochester, MN - Jennie-O

Wash/Disinfect Operator

Full Time – Hourly

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package.  The base hiring pay for this role is $22.00 per hour. 

• 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 (all plant positions) 

Job Responsibilities

• To wash and disinfect turkey production facilities in a safe and organized manner, ensuring that all company policies are followed

• Assist all support areas of breeder production

• Work occasional weekends washing unless otherwise instructed

• Perform repairs, maintenance on equipment, and construction on projects as assigned by supervisor

• Follow sanitation and isolation procedures using tracking patterns

• Follow safety policies and procedures as recommended

• Communicate with supervisor on a regular basis to receive work orders as needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Assist on vaccinations and insemination occasionally when not washing

 Minimum Qualifications

• Basic math skills/able to read and write at 4th grade level

• Able to work scheduled weekends and holidays

• Supply reliable transportation for travel to work sites and meet all sanitation requirements

• Cannot own or raise any type of fowl (i.e. turkeys, chickens, geese, pheasants, parakeets, etc.)

• Able to work in a smoke free environment/Must be 21 yrs. old and able to obtain a Medical Card

• Must possess a valid driver's license & able to meet JOTS driving qualifications

• PHYSICAL: Work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using approved respiratory protection

• Facial hair must not compromise respirator face to mask seal-no beards

• Twisting/stooping/bending/squat/reach while handling turkeys/fee/letter/equipment 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. from occasionally to a frequent basis

• Able to work on uneven surfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous animal husbandry experience and/or a farm background (two years)

• Bobcat tractor experience

• Able to use and operate high pressure washer

• Small engine/pump repair experience

• Able to operate a scissor lift

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;