WAP – Poultry Transfer Shuttle Driver 1st & 3rd Shifts – Willmar MN – Jennie- O

Wilmar; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar, MN, seeks a Poultry Transfer Shuttle Driver for the Willmar Plant. The role covers 1st and 3rd shifts, operating cranes and trucks to unload, load, and position materials, with safety and sanitation as priorities.

You will work in varied climates, lift up to 50 lbs, and coordinate daily schedules with others, ensuring efficient plant operations. Attendance and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4 training modules: Basic Controls, Coupling & Uncoupling, Backing & Docking, Walk-Around Inspection.
• Minimum passing score of 95% on hands-on equipment training.
• Successful completion of a behavioral driving assessment after training.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead or mobile cranes safely and efficiently to unload materials prior to the start of each shift.
• Work in various climate conditions (cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.).
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and use a dolly to raise and lower trailers as required.
• Collaborate with other drivers and management to coordinate the daily processing schedule.
• Remove rods, panels, and other materials from incoming loads.
• Wash trailers and sanitize empty trailer beds following company safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist crane operators throughout the shift with loading, unloading, and positioning materials.
• Drive company trucks and safely back trailers into designated areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational efficiency.
• Work actions and attendance to be weighed factors in this process.
• Work independently and with others.
• Good attendance

Skills

Crane operation

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Tools

Shag truck operation

Job description

Poultry Transfer Shuttle (Shag) Driver- 1st & 3rd shifts

Willmar Plant

• Work Week: 8-10 hr shifts (5-6 shifts per week, 6th day scheduled as needed)
• Positions Available: 4
• Shift Description: 3rd shift (10:45 pm-7:45 am, Sun-Thurs), 1st shift (7:45 am-5:45 pm, M-F)
• Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.00 per hour based on experience and training
• HR Rep(s): Hunter Pagel, Lili Alamo/Yasin Farah

Job Responsibilities

1. Operate overhead or mobile cranes safely and efficiently to unload materials prior to the start of each shift
2. Work in various climate conditions (cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.)
3. Lift up to 50 lbs. and use a dolly to raise and lower trailers as required
4. Collaborate with other drivers and management to coordinate the daily processing schedule
5. Remove rods, panels, and other materials from incoming loads
6. Wash trailers and sanitize empty trailer beds following company safety and sanitation guidelines
7. Assist crane operators throughout the shift with loading, unloading, and positioning materials
8. Drive company trucks and safely back trailers into designated areas
9. Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational efficiency
10. Work actions and attendance to be weighed factors in this process
11. Work independently and with others
12. Good attendance

Minimum Qualifications

1. Successful completion of 4 required training modules:
2. Basic Controls
3. Coupling & Uncoupling
4. Backing & Docking
5. Walk-Around Inspection
6. Achieve a minimum passing score of 95%
7. Completion of hands-on equipment training with authorized trainer
8. Successful completion of a behavioral driving assessment after training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating shag trucks, yard trucks, or similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety, sanitation, and load‑handling procedures

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.

AtJennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

• 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 older (all plant positions)