Job Information
Hormel Foods Tractor Driver in Suffolk, Virginia
Shipping
Tracker Trailer Driver
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Dental – Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
Vision - VSP
401K – Empower Retirement
(HSA) Health Savings Account – Wex Health Inc.
Additional Benefits :
Paid Time Off
Inspired Pathways – Team members’ children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
Tuition Reimbursement – Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
Short-Term disability and long-term disability – Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children. Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
AD&D – Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
Adoption Assistance Program – Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children, including financial reimbursement, resources and referral services.
Employee Assistance Program – Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members.
Employee Stock Purchase Program – Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing – This is an opportunity for team members to work with an outside company to refinance and consolidate student loans at a discounted rate.
Legal Services – Members can purchase access to legal services for a variety of areas like immigration assistance, estate planning, family and personal service, etc.
Pet Insurance – Members will have the option to purchase medal and wellness plans for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals.
Accident and Injury Coverage - Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of off-the-job accidental injuries.
Critical Illness Coverage – Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses.
Access to our company store where you can buy Hormel products at a discount!
On-site Credit Union
Work Schedule:
• A shift: 5am – 1:30pm
• B shift: 1:00 – 9:30pm
- C shift: 9pm – 5:30am
Hybrid Position; Needs to be flexible with schedule to cover different roles.
Plant & Community Overview:
Plant Overview:
Union Facility producing Planters Peanut Products
Peanuts became a popular snack food thanks to an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici. In 1906, Obici and his future brother-in-law, Marion Peruzzi formed the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Obici served as President of Planters until his death in 1947. The business he had started as a small fruit and nut stand had become the largest and most diversified peanut-processing company in the world.
Planters has been in Suffolk, VA for over 100 years.
Click here to learn more about our facility’s brand: Planters Peanuts (https://www.planters.com/)
Community Overview:
Welcome to Suffolk Virginia (https://www.suffolkva.us/)
Job Overview:
Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Here in Suffolk we are passionate about the Planters brand and take ownership over the product and the brand’s history in Suffolk.
Perform operational duties (move and spot trailer) for the shipping and receiving department to ensure the continual flow of production materials and finished goods.
Responsibilities & Duties:
• Make 30-35 in/out trailer moves in a timely manner daily
• Handle 40-52' trailers, maneuvering into docks at the Main Plant, Cold Storage, Oil Mill and various commercial facilities in Suffolk as well as handle 20 to 40' ocean going containers
• Operate forklift to load and off load trailers
• Perform daily yard checks and report to respective departments
• Report any trailer damage, internal and external trailers
• Maintain Yard trucks: ensure trucks are fueled, ensure all equipment is operating properly, ensure general maintenance is completed on truck and truck is delivered for PM on time
• Report any trailers that are being "overused". Monitor and report daily any excessive use of external trailers in order to return to proper parties in a timely manner
• Able to read and understand the cashew container schedule; able to make decisions on container placement and order of use to avoid demurrage charges
• Understand plant workflow in order to be able to prioritize scheduled and un-scheduled moves. i.e. 4 moves requested at once, understands order of importance
• Meets and can perform all duties as outlined on the "Checker Driver Processing" checklist
• Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in DDS meetings and plant productivity programs
• Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental ORM policies, procedures and programs
• Comply with all QRMP program requirements including HACCP and GMPs
• Perform area housekeeping duties
• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Adheres to the QRMP site rules
• Adheres to all QRMP ways of working, processes and procedures associated with your role
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED Required
Valid CDL required (Commercial Drivers’ License)
Must have and maintain a good attendance record
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must have and maintain a good driving record
Must complete a medical examination report for commercial driver fitness determination
Forklift License preferred but not required
Must be able to move up to 50 pounds (Physical Demands)
Requisition ID : 23914
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.