Jennie-O Turkey Store – 1st Shift Forklift Operator, Pelican Rapids, MN (2025)

Hormel Foods


Jennie-O Turkey Store Pelican Rapids is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator. We offer a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

What you will do:

  • Responsible for product inventory control.
  • Read inventory sheets and log in the supplies.
  • Complete job-related paperwork.
  • Perform position-specific duties as assigned by your supervisor as needed.
  • Become pallet jack and forklift certified.
  • Stack boxes when necessary.
  • Communicate with all drivers in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What to expect:

  • Work 8- to 10-hour shifts on concrete floors.
  • Work in temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Perform repetitive motions such as twisting, turning, bending and reaching.
  • Lift items up to 25 pounds.
  • Wear a hair net, hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, boots and/or other personal protective equipment.
  • Work well with Team Members.

What you will receive:

  • Competitive pay with pay increases.
  • Extraordinary benefits – Including paid vacation and holidays; weekly paychecks, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (very affordable compared to area companies AND you become eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment); life insurance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401k with match; and tuition reimbursement program.
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com).
  • Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants.
  • Training – You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role.
  • Advancement opportunities– You are on a direct track to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management.
  • Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Jennie-O Turkey Store 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.

To save time applying, Jennie-O Turkey Store does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey Store is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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