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Be ready to describe forklift experience (sit-down/stand-up, indoor/outdoor), how you avoid tip-overs and pedestrian incidents, and examples of meeting dock or line-side deadlines without cutting corners on PPE or load securing.
Strong fit if you want early-shift physical warehouse work at a large food manufacturer, are comfortable on a lift all day, and value safety and reliability over remote or office work.
A 1st-shift forklift operator in a Hormel Plant 3 warehouse typically clocks in early, does pre-shift equipment checks, then moves pallets of ingredients, packaging, or finished goods between staging, cold/ambient storage, and production docks. Work is paced by load schedules, safety rules, and accurate put-away/pick counts.
Prioritize powered industrial truck certification (employer-issued), load stability, and basic inventory systems.
No. It is an on-site warehouse role (remote flag is 0) at a plant facility.
The posting is for 1st shift forklift work in Plant 3 warehouse operations.
Employer forklift authorization plus general safety awareness; OSHA’s official outreach overview is free info at osha.gov/training.
Website: hormel.com
Hormel Foods Corporation, doing business as Hormel Foods or simply Hormel, is an American multinational food processing company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. The company originally focused on the packaging and selling of ham, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers, adding Spam in 1937. By the 1980s, Hormel began offering a wider range of packaged and refrigerated foods. The company changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in 1993 and uses the Hormel brand on many of its products; th…
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Hormel Foods is hiring a full-time 1st Shift Forklift Operator for Plant 3 Warehouse in Sparta, Monroe County. If you're ready to operate equipment, manage materials, and support our warehouse operations, we'd like to meet you. About the Role As a 1st shift forklift operator at our Sparta facility, you'll be essential to Plant 3 Warehouse's daily success. You'll prepare product batches, operate forklifts to move materials efficiently, and maintain accurate documentation—all while upholding the safety and quality standards that keep our operations running smoothly. Your Responsibilities Prepare batches according to production schedules and specifications Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse Maintain complete and accurate records of all warehouse transactions and movements Support a safe and efficient 1st shift environment What We're Looking For Ability and willingness to earn and maintain forklift certification Physical capacity to lift 55 pounds regularly throughout your shift Comfort with fundamental math skills and warehouse computer systems Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Reliability and commitment to a full-time 1st shift schedule About Hormel Foods Hormel Foods is a global protein company committed to quality, innovation, and service. We value our warehouse team members and provide stable, full-time employment with a focus on workplace safety and professional development. How to Apply Ready to become a forklift operator at our Sparta warehouse? Submit your application directly through this listing to join the Hormel Foods team at Plant 3 in Monroe County.
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