Alma 1st shift Shipping Operator

Hormel Foods – 1st shift Shipping Operator

Location:

Alma, KS

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 5:30AM-2PM)

The Shipping Operator supports daily production by staging and returning materials, maintaining clean and organized coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas, and assisting with equipment cleaning and material handling. The role also provides shipping coverage, including operating palletizing equipment, completing required documentation accurately, and communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are ready to contribute to a positive workplace culture. Our ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values growth, integrity, and collaboration. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply today.

• Assist with daily AM production setup, including transporting meats, spices, and packaging supplies to production lines.
• Return unused materials to the cooler, freezer, or warehouse at the end of second shift.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and warehouse areas.
• Clean and maintain lifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Provide vacation coverage for the sleeveline shipping position, including loading and warehousing finished goods and operating the robotic palletizer.
• Accurately complete and follow all required paperwork and procedures, ensuring timely and precise production documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to support workflow and production needs.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Utilize AS400 terminals for data entry and production tracking, as applicable.

Required:

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment.

Dependability and consistent attendance are essential.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
• Lift/push/pull 50+ lbs as required (occasional).
• Twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.
• Kneel/squat as necessary to complete job‑related tasks.
• Grasping & pinching motions to complete job‑related tasks.

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.

Forklift Experience in a refrigerated manufacturing setting.

On the Job training provided.

• Position requires working in temperatures below 40°F.
• Standing/walking on concrete for a majority of the workday.
• Pay: $21.65 per hour, 1.5 times rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation.
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.

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.

At the Alma plant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities. Every team member plays a vital role in maintaining a safe workplace and producing high‑quality, wholesome food for our consumers.