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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hormel in Rochester, MN is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $21.49 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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Infographic showing various Hormel job openings in Rochester, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,269 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Truck Driver - Clean Out - Dodge Center, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store

Hormel Foods Corporation

Dodge Center, MN

$22 - $30.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Barn Cleanout Truck Driver

Full Time - Hourly

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is between $22.00-$30.75 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

  • 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

Job Responsibilities

  • Help crew clean company and contract turkey barns
  • Load, haul and/or spread turkey manure in a timely and accurate manner as described by customer and directed by supervisor
  • Duties include: service/maintenance on trucks, bobcats, floor sweeper and floor blower
  • Recording of manure spread piled or recycled accurately and legibly
  • Ability to read and understand plant maps and aerial maps for field locations
  • Position may require variable start and finish times 
  • This job requires majority of time in bobcat/skid loader operational duties and litter recycling procedures
  • Follow all company bio-security policies and procedures
  • Wear proper PPE at all times
  • Follow all company safety rules and regulations
  • Able to communicate well with others

Minimum Qualifications

  • Class A or B CDL license with no restrictions and medical card
  • One year driving experience or a certificate of completion from an accredited driving school
  • Ability to lift 40 - 50 pounds occasionally
  • Able to work independently with limited guidance
  • Able to work in upper Midwest outdoor environment year round
  • Ability to withstand below zero temperatures daily
  • Ability to withstand hot / humid temperatures daily
  • Able to read and write English

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; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

About Hormel Foods - Inspired People. Inspired Food.
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. 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 hormelfoods.com.


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About Hormel

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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