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Hormel Foods

Team Leader-Bayfront

Hayward, CA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visa. About Hormel Foods Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global ...

Hormel Foods Corporation

Team Leader-Bayfront

Hayward, CA · On-site

$70K - $82K/yr

About Hormel Foods Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL ...

Columbus Craft Meats

Team Leader-Bayfront

Hayward, CA · On-site

$70K - $82K/yr

About Hormel Foods Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL ...

Columbus Craft Meats

Team Leader-Swiss

Lathrop, CA · On-site

$70K - $82K/yr

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid vacation. For immediate ...

Hormel

PW 3-KIT-CLMB-BF

Hayward, CA · On-site

Requisition ID : 35396 Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion ...

Hormel Foods

PW 3-SAN-CLMB-BF

Hayward, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * Ability to communicate, read and write * Must have respect for cultural differences, be positive, motivated and show initiative. * In-depth knowledge of products within ...

Hormel Foods

3rd Shift Warehouse Operator

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Job Summary Reporting to the Team Lead and/or Production Manager, the Warehouse Operator will be part of our Warehouse/Operations team. The warehouse operator's responsibilities include reporting any ...

Hormel Foods

PW 3-KIT-CLMB-BF

Hayward, CA · On-site

Functions: Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Sets up and prepares equipment and/or mold mixer * Adjusting, calibrating and engaging controls * Completes all required documentation: * Meat ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hormel in California is $19.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hormel vs Meat Cutter?

AspectHormelMeat Cutter
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certifications
Work EnvironmentFood processing plants, manufacturing facilitiesButcher shops, meat processing plants, supermarkets
Industry UsageFood production, processing, and packagingMeat preparation, butchering, retail meat sales
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Hormel employees and Meat Cutters typically require similar credentials, such as a high school diploma and food safety certifications. While Hormel workers are often involved in food processing and packaging in manufacturing plants, Meat Cutters focus on meat preparation in retail or butcher shops. The roles overlap in industry and work environment, making them common points of comparison for job seekers interested in the meat and food processing industry.

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Maintenance Supervisor - Swiss American - Lathrop, CA

Hormel Foods

Lathrop, CA • On-site

$70K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Maintenance Supervisor - Swiss American (Lathrop, CA)
To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
Hormel Foods Corporation
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS -
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com. hormelfoods.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)
  • Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processes
  • Trains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades
  • Offers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvement
  • Utilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipment
  • Selects vendors for equipment purchases
  • Troubleshoots mechanical processes
  • Installs and starts-up new equipment and processes
  • Develops creative ideas to cut costs
  • Supervises equipment design changes
  • Monitors and controls energy use
  • Researches alteration requests and provides justification
  • Negotiates and oversees contract work
  • Authorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipment
  • Ensures safety and security of physical plant and facilities
  • Verifies and completes administrative work
  • Communicates department projects with plant management

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A minimum of 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience.
  • Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • 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 at least 18 years old.

LOCATION: Lathrop, CA
SHIFT: Day shift- 5:00am start
BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.
ADVANCEMENT:
  • Maintenance Supervisor is often the stepping stone to maintenance engineering.
  • Maintenance Engineering is often the stepping stone to corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management.
  • Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiaries
  • Hormel Foods' "promote-from-within" philosophy rewards outstanding performance

The base pay range for this position $70,900 - $99,275 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.
At Hormel 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/
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.
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Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement -- Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ -- to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, MN, US

Year founded

1891

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