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3rd Shift Manufacturing Production/Sanitation Associates

Progressive Processing, LLC- A Hormel Company

6 Positions

ID: 35064

Posted On 08/03/2026

Job Overview

Starting Wages $22.70- $27.20/hr plus Shift Differential of $1.50/hr.

The Progressive Processing, LLC, a Hormel Company in Dubuque, Iowa, will be hiring hourly production associates for 3rd shift. Progressive Processing, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods.

The plant was the first new production facility built by Hormel Foods in more than 25 years. Operations began in January of 2010. The 342,000 sq. ft. plant is home to a variety of Hormel products including bacon toppings, SPAM®, and a variety of Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals. The facility employs approximately 450+ employees.

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.as for this position at this time.

Production associates will be responsible for operation of equipment while adhering to food safety and employee safety guidelines. Positions on 3rd shift include working with chemicals and cleaning and sanitizing production equipment.

If you are interested in working in a team-oriented workplace culture, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, Progressive Processing, LLC, may be right for you.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Self-motivated individual to work in a team oriented environment

• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Previous machine operator experience helpful

• History of dedicated employment

• National Career Readiness Certificate strongly recommended

Some of our excellent benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

• 401K Savings & Profit Sharing Programs

• Exceptional Educational Assistance Program

• Health & Wellness Programs

• Company Provided Uniforms

• Shift Differential Offered for 2nd & 3rd Shift Positions

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION PREVIOUSLY THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION FOR EACH NEW JOB POSTING.

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.

Primary Contact

365458

Mary Hoeger

Human Resources Assistant, Progressive Processing

563-557-4500x4612

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Job Details

Categories

Food and Beverage

Industrial

Labor

Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

Third Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$22.70 - $27.20/hr, plus shift differential of $1.50/hr

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

1196

Job REQ #

35064

# Positions

6

Start Date

20260803

End Date

20260824

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Progressive Processing, LLC- A Hormel Company

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Progressive Processing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods, in Dubuque, Iowa. This is where it all comes together. The worldwide presence and stability of an industry leader. The challenges you crave. The growth you expect. The autonomy you deserve. And the variety and creative freedom that make your work vital and exciting.

At Progressive Processing, LLC, we not only have a world-class, established reputation and resources, we also have the vision that can help you build a long-lasting and successful career-one that's on the leading edge.

As we grow and expand into new and exciting areas of the food business, our need for talented, dedicated people grows, too. If you think you might have something to offer, you should know that Progressive Processing has plenty to offer you.