Production Tech-2nd

Hormel Foods; Henderson (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Tech at Hormel Foods Corporation in Alabama handles labeling and boxing of finished products on the Boxing 2nd Shift under supervision. You will operate scales, assist with boxing, labeling, and stacking, and maintain safe GMP practices in a cold, high-activity environment.

This full-time role requires endurance for long shifts, adherence to SOPs, and readiness to work overtime, with a background in a manufacturing setting preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Label, box and stack finished product.
• Operate scale to verify product weight.
• Unload product from conveyor onto belt.
• Make cardboard boxes by hand.

Skills

Packaging

Labeling

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale

Job description

Department 328 – Boxing 2nd Shift

Summary

The Production Tech position performs the labeling and boxing of finished product under the supervision and direction of the Boxing Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Performs the careful handling of packaged meat products in a fast paced environment
• 2. Unloads product from combo unto belt
• 3. Operates scale to verify product weight
• 4. Makes cardboard boxes by hand
• 4. Performs the labeling, boxing and stacking of finished product
• 5. Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time
• 6. Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the company which include but are not limited to: use of a hair net, use of a company approved frock, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additionally, employees are occasionally sent to help in departments other than the home department when the situation necessitates doing so.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold temperatures as low as 36 degrees Fahrenheit. At times the work area experiences high traffic of forklift and pallet jack operators.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Frequent use/motion of hands, wrists and arms are required

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40+ hours per week.

Hours of work: Monday through Friday, start and finish time varies depending on workload.

10 – 12 hour work days are common. Weekends and overtime hours are often required. Schedule is subject to change with or without advance notice.

Required Education and Experience

None

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1. High school diploma or GED.
• 2. Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.