Jennie-O Turkey Store - 1st Shift Maintenance-Associate Maintenance Technician, Pelican Rapids, MN (2025)

Job Description

At Jennie-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/

Jennie-O Turkey Store’s continue growth, coupled with our promote-from-within philosophy, provide numerous opportunities for the aggressive high achiever.

Job Description:
The primary role of the Associate Maintenance Technician is to provide safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment.  

Job Responsibilities:
1.  Perform basic preventative maintenance work such as greasing, oiling, minor troubleshooting and repair.
2.  Perform basic equipment and facility maintenance as well as preventative maintenance as assigned.
3.  Identify basic machine parts and maintenance supplies.
4.  Practice of good housekeeping and sanitary practices as outline by company policies.
5.  Work with Team Members and follow instructions.
6.  Assist other maintenance Team Members. 
7.  Perform other duties as assigned.
8.  Work 8-10 hours per shift and weekends as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications:
1.  Good communication skills.
2.  Strong reading and writing skills.
3.  General knowledge of tools and their uses in routine work.
4.  Good mechanical aptitude.
5.  Work well with other team members and independently.
6.  Good attendance.
7.  Lift up 50 pounds.
8.  Work in cold, wet, humid environment, work in heights and confined spaces.

Benefits:
Benefit package includes comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, personal leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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