Truck Driver/Yard Spotter - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store
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Salary$17 – $24/hr
LocationFaribault, MN, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Valid driver license with good vehicle operating records
Must be able to drive a manual transmission
Good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time)
Twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds
Work effectively and efficiently without supervision
Ability to drive and back a yard tractor and trailer into tight bays safely
Ability to read schedules and write lot reports and vehicle inspection reports
Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, Scheduling, plant personnel, and others on a daily basis
Able to work in upper Midwest outdoor environment year round
Withstand below zero temperatures daily
Physical ability to hook and unhook trailers, including cranking landing gear up and down, throughout the shift
Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum)
Attendance and Dependability must have met expectations
Performance: Quantity and Quality must have met expectations
Behavior and Cooperation must have met expectations
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
PTO
401(k)
Pension
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Truck Driver/Yard Spotter - Faribault, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store
Job Description
Job Title: Truck Driver/Yard Spotter
Shift: 1st Shift 2am - 11:30am
Job Type: Full Time - Hourly
Pay Range
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 $17.25 - $24.00 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.
Important Requirements
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Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
Job Responsibilities
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Handle or move live turkeys in an acceptable, humane and safe manner as per J-OTS Animal welfare statement
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Perform pre-operational inspection of spotter tractor(s)
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Report head count of each completed lot to scheduling department
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Ensure all trailers are properly scaled before processing
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Process trailers in scheduled sequence by lot, by first loaded, first processed, unless instructed otherwise by your supervisor
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Maximize comfort of birds while in your care
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Maintain Cooling Shed in fully operational condition
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Count and record accurate D.O.A. head count by trailer
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Comply with U.S.D.A. requirements for denaturing D.O.A.'s
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Spot By-Products trailers as requested
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Ensure scale is kept free of snow/ice build up
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Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Individual must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
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Must be able to drive a manual transmission
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Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).
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Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
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Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
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Ability to drive and back a yard tractor and trailer into tight bays safely
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Ability to read schedules and write lot reports and vehicle inspection reports
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Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, Scheduling, plant personnel, and others on a daily basis
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Able to work in upper Midwest outdoor environment year round
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Ability to withstand below zero temperatures daily
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Physical ability to hook and unhook trailers, including cranking landing gear up and down, throughout the shift
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Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).
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Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following:
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Attendance and Dependability
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Performance: Quantity and Quality
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Behavior and Cooperation
What You Will Receive (Benefits)
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Competitive pay with pay increases
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You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
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Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
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Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan
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Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more
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Advancement opportunities
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Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.