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Plant Maintenance Mechanic 2nd and 3rd Shift - Austin Plant (Austin, MN) at Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Austin, MN $31+/hour

Job Description

PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2 nd and 3 rd SHIFT - AUSTIN PLANT (AUSTIN, MN)

Most positions open on an alternate 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, 2 nights off-12-hour shift

Hormel Foods Corporation

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-year industrial maintenance degree OR 2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
  • 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.

PAY:

  • Based on qualifications and experience, starting rate $31.00/hour & yearly raise
  • OT can be earned on a daily and weekly basis

BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    Employee Health and Dental clinics in Austin, MN.
  • 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, stock purchase plan.
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for the children of employees.
    Education assistance for team members.


Click here to watch a video of what it's like as a Mechanic at Hormel Foods!

LOCATION: Hormel's Flagship Plant in Austin, MN

For immediate consideration, apply online at:

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters , Skippy , SPAM , Hormel Natural Choice , Applegate , Justin's , Wholly , Hormel Black Label , Columbus , Jennie-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food. - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .

At Hormel 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:

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.

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