Willmar Plant Production Worker

About the role

Help make food that people love. We’re seeking production workers to join our team. In this role, you will work in our state-of-the-art processing plant where you could operate and maintain machinery, package, label, box, cut product, and/or unrack product to ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare these products for shipping. You don’t have to love turkey to fit in here, but you do have to be a dependable team player. If you’re looking to grow your career while working with a fun group of people, then this position might be for you!

Responsibilities

• Help us achieve our production goals through packaging, labeling, cutting, unracking and boxing turkey products.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by following all safety rules.
• Help ensure only safe, wholesome, quality products are produced for our customers by following all good manufacturing practices.
• Perform position-specific duties as assigned by your supervisor as needed.

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 with large groups of people as a team.

Pay

• Starting wage: $20.35 per hour
• Pay progression:
  • P1 – $20.35
  • P2 – $20.85
  • P3 – $21.35
  • P4 – $22.00
  • P5 – $23.05
  • P7 – $23.35
  • P8 – $24.40

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM
• 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Discretionary annual merit increases
• Quarterly Pay for Performance payouts and profit sharing
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

Training & advancement

• Training on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role
• Advancement opportunities to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management