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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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Hormel offers entry-level positions across various departments, including production, packaging, and warehouse roles. These positions typically require minimal prior experience and may involve on-the-job training, making them accessible to recent graduates or individuals seeking to start their careers. Applicants should review specific job postings for qualification details and application requirements.
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Production Professionals & Forklift Drivers - Suffolk

Hormel Foods

Suffolk, VA • On-site

$24.16 - $27.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Hormel Foods rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 437 rated food and drinks producers

Job description


Benefits & Compensation Overview:
  • Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Dental - Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
  • Vision - VSP
  • 401K - Empower Retirement
  • (HSA) Health Savings Account - Wex Health Inc.

Additional Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Inspired Pathways - Team members' children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
  • Short-Term disability and long-term disability - Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
  • Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children. Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
  • AD&D - Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
  • Adoption Assistance Program - Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children, including financial reimbursement, resources and referral services.
  • Employee Assistance Program - Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program - Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions.
  • Legal Services - Members can purchase access to legal services for a variety of areas like immigration assistance, estate planning, family and personal service, etc.
  • Pet Insurance - Members will have the option to purchase medal and wellness plans for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals.
  • Accident and Injury Coverage - Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of off-the-job accidental injuries.
  • Critical Illness Coverage - Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses.
  • Access to our company store where you can buy Hormel products at a discount!
  • On-site Credit Union

Plant & Community Overview:
Plant Overview:
  • Union Facility producing Planters Peanut Products
  • Peanuts became a popular snack food thanks to an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici. In 1906, Obici and his future brother-in-law, Marion Peruzzi formed the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Obici served as President of Planters until his death in 1947. The business he had started as a small fruit and nut stand had become the largest and most diversified peanut-processing company in the world.
  • Planters has been in Suffolk, VA for over 100 years.
  • Click here to learn more about our facility's brand: Planters Peanuts

Community Overview:
Welcome to Suffolk Virginia
Job Overview:
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Here in Suffolk we are passionate about the Planters brand and take ownership over the product and the brand's history in Suffolk.
Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Ability to effectively operate all current and future equipment / job functions in the department and demonstrate high level of competency on performance validation checks
  • Achieve expected performance results on all equipment operated per reported data from the OEE/MES system and other department measures.
  • Utilization of the OEE / MES system to monitor line status and to configure production runs
  • Adjust Ishida scale equipment to achieve expected performance results.
  • Perform machine changeovers and set-up with or without the use of tools
  • Replace worn parts as needed
  • Attend to machine breakdowns, identify necessary resources to repair, and assist in troubleshooting to bring equipment back to operable condition
  • Adjust equipment with or without the use of tools to achieve a high level of performance
  • Document work notifications on a computerized maintenance management system
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks
  • Load materials necessary to maintain operation and identify/process out of specification materials for hold and rejection
  • Use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments
  • Clear all machine jams & effectively restart equipment
  • Perform all required QRMP work instructions including but not limited to: leak detection, oxygen level, allergen free inspection, weight control, packaging material verifications
  • Obtain supplies necessary for machine operation utilizing work saver or forklift and record transfer using the Prism system
  • Perform sanitation responsibilities on equipment necessary to provide an allergen free set-up and changeover
  • Utilize manufacturers manuals and/or handbooks to obtain data and troubleshooting on the machinery operation
  • Provide break relief for any operation, including palletizing, within the department as assigned by supervisor
  • Operate trash and cardboard compactor
  • Properly handle oil stock and rework and transfer to the appropriate department
  • Perform all duties described in the Cello Palletizer job
  • Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QCDSM and plant productivity programs.
  • Comply and actively participate in all safety (KSRMP) and environmental (KEMS) policies, procedures and

programs. May serve on KSRMP team.
  • Comply with all QRMP program requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
  • Perform area housekeeping duties.
  • Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.;

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED Required.
  • Must be able to move/Lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Fork Lift License Required
  • Must have and maintain a good attendance record.
  • Must be Technical Quality Review (TQR) qualified.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Must be computer literate and capable of learning department systems.
  • Must have experience with operation of automated production / packaging machinery.
  • Must have the ability to understand and identify tools, basic machine components, and hardware.
  • Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on evaluation.
  • Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on written and hands on evaluation following training and instruction.
  • Must be able to utilize vendor operation manuals to make critical machine adjustments.
  • Must be able to use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments.
  • Must be computer literate and able to learn department systems.
  • Must be able to attend / travel to off-site training if necessary.

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