HRL Beloit - Production Professional - (2026)

Hormel Foods Beloit Plant has openings for Production Professionals on both 2nd and 3rd shift. Overtime and weekend work is required. The Beloit plant specializes in the production of Chili, Tamales, Hash, and Salsa products. Incumbents are responsible for learning a wide variety of jobs and duties across the plant such as: grinding, batching, cooking, canning, boxing and stacking product, sanitation, operating forklifts, verifying quality and accuracy of products, all while making people and food safety the number one priority. Apply at www.HormelJobsBeloit.com** and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. **

Job Requirements:

• 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:

• Follow all company rules for food safety and employee safety.
• The willingness & ability to drive a forklift consistent with company standards.
• The ability to use a computer to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
• The ability to lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required throughout the course of a shift.
• The ability to twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.
• The ability to kneel/squat/climb as necessary to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to perform grasping & pinching motions to complete job related tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Refrigerated and Warehouse environments - temperatures can be above 60 and below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Typical work week consists of an 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. Please note, the company may require seniority based overtime work.

Company Information:
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Hormel Foods team! At Hormel Foods, employee safety and food safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short- term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, profit sharing, and educational assistance.

New Employees:
New Employees at our facility are immediately placed on a 90-day probationary period. During this time, employee attendance and performance are closely monitored. While on probation, management reserves the right to move an employee to a different open position anywhere in our facility to meet the needs of the business.

We appreciate your consideration of our company as your next employer and we look forward to hearing from you!
If you need assistance completing the online application, please visit your nearest Wisconsin Workforce Development office or Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) office.

Wages:

Starting pay is $25.48 per hour. The Beloit Plant has 7 different paygrades:

A Rate: Starting Pay

B Rate: $25.63

C Rate: $25.78

D Rate: $25.93

E Rate: $26.28

J Rate: $28.03

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.