Truck Driver - Feed Delivery - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store

Hormel Foods
Faribault, MN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with transportation experience and physical stamina will find this role in feed delivery and hauling within the agriculture industry.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with prior truck driving experience and a strong work ethic in the agricultural sector
    — “Safely and efficiently deliver feed to grow out farms and haul ingredients as required”
  • Candidates capable of managing logistics and adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols
    — “Follow company sanitation and trucking procedures”
  • Those who can maintain a consistent work schedule and thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
    — “Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical strength and exposure to extreme weather conditions
    — “Exposure to all weather conditions is possible. Position requires the ability to work in weather extremes.”
  • The job requires strict adherence to biosecurity guidelines, including daily showering and specific footwear
    — “Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with tractor-trailer operations and preventive maintenance in your resume
    — “Safe and efficient operation of tractor, trailer combination. Routine and preventive maintenance on truck and trailer.”
  • Showcase your experience with record-keeping and communication in English
    — “Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • safe and efficient delivery of feed
  • adherence to biosecurity guidelines
Typical background
truck drivingagricultural operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Truck DrivingFeed DeliverySafety ProceduresRecord KeepingBiosecurity Guidelines

Preferred

TeamworkProblem Solving

Stack & domain

CDLTractor-trailer OperationFixed Asset AccountingRecord KeepingBiosecurity GuidelinesSafetyCustomer ServiceProductivityCost ControlTeamworkTransportationAgriculture

About the role

Original posting from Hormel Foods

$2000 SIGN ON BONUS POTENTIAL *BONUS WILL BE PAID IN 3 INCREMENTS, TOTALING $200 ($500 AFTER 2 MONTHS, $500 AFTER 6 MONTHS, $1,000 AFTER 1 YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT)

Feed Delivery 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 year/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 olderPurpose of Position:

Safely and efficiently deliver feed to grow out farms and haul ingredients as required. Help fellow employees with safety, customer service, productivity and cost control by providing personal involvement in feed delivery management and operating decisions or problem solving.

Working Conditions: 

Working environment includes both outside and indoor activities.  Exposure to all weather conditions is possible.  Position requires the ability to work in weather extremes. Physical effort required for working with various electronic and mechanical equipment.  Must have ability to lift 50 pounds.

Principle Accountabilities: 

Safe and efficient operation of tractor, trailer combination.Routine and preventive maintenance on truck and trailer.The efficient delivery of feed to correct building and tank per written feed tickets.Follow company sanitation and trucking procedures.Follow company safety and work policies.Have and maintain proper licensure requirements as per company policy.Perform tasks and duties deemed necessary by management to complete your job or maintain job coordination with other company areas.Keep equipment in good clean working order.Maintain accurate logging of miles, tons, time and other required information.Report to management all needed repairs.Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm.Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner. 

Minimum Qualification:

Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.Valid Driver’s License, CDL and up to date medical card. Clean Driving recordBe able to read, write and communicate in the English LanguageWhat you will receive:

Competitive pay with pay increasesYou will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your roleExtraordinary 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 opportunitiesEmployment 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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