Jennie-O - 1st Shag Driver/Forklift Operator, Pelican Rapids, MN (2026)

At Jennie-O we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Jennie-O continue growth, coupled with our promote-from-within philosophy, provide numerous opportunities for the aggressive high achiever.

Job Responsibilities:
Moving and fueling trailers.
Operating outside forklift.
Perform pre-operational inspections of the truck and trailers.
Complete trailer inventory.
Read inventory sheets and log in the supplies.
Paperwork will be required.
Forklift and pallet jack training and certification.
Self-motivated and able to communicate well with all areas of the supply chain.
Communicate with all drivers in a courteous and friendly manner.
Work 8-10 hours per shift and weekends as scheduled.
Work in temperatures that range from 38-50 degrees or 60-90 degrees depending on department.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Drive and back truck and trailer safely into bays.
Read schedules and vehicle inspection reports.
Operate forklift.
Ability to hook and unhook trailers, including cranking landing gear up and down throughout the shift.
Follow all company rules for food safety and employee safety.
Good attendance.
Ability to work with Team Members.
Willing to accept responsibility, challenge and deal positively with adversity.
Work well with minimal supervision.
Lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:
Benefit package includes comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, personal leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

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 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.

To save time applying, Jennie-O does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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