
Knoxville Plant-Production Professional
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Job overview
Hormel Foods is hiring Plant Professionals at its Knoxville, Iowa food-processing facility, which produces dry sausage items including PILLOW PACK® pepperoni. Employees learn a variety of plant jobs and duties, with openings on days, nights, and overnights. Weekend work is required, and overtime opportunities are available. The work takes place in a refrigerated environment averaging 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Full job description
The Knoxville plant has openings for Plant Professionals with opportunities for overtime. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Knoxville, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. Weekend work is required. Openings available on days, nights, and overnights. The Knoxville plant specializes in the production of Dry Sausage items including PILLOW PACK® pepperoni. Incumbents are responsible for learning a wide variety of jobs and duties across our plant such as: machine operating, forklift operating, packaging, boxing, and palletizing product, verifying quality and accuracy of products, all while making people safety and food safety the number one priority.
Job Responsibilities:
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Follow all company rules for food safety and employee safety.
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The ability to read and write to complete job related paperwork.
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The willingness & ability to drive a forklift consistent with company standards.
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The ability to use a computer to complete job related tasks.
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The ability to perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
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The ability to lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required throughout the course of a shift.
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The ability to twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.
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The ability to kneel/squat/climb as necessary to complete job related tasks.
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The ability to perform grasping & pinching motions to complete job related tasks.
Working Conditions:
- Refrigerated environment - temperatures average 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Company Information: Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Knoxville team! At the Knoxville plant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers. Benefits: Our benefits package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, profit sharing, and educational assistance. New Employees at our facility are immediately place on a 3 month probationary period. During this time, employee attendance and performance are closely monitored. While on probation, management reserves the right to move an employee to a different open position anywhere in our facility to meet the needs of the business. We appreciate our consideration of our company as your next employer and look forward to hearing from you! If you need assistance completing the online application, please visit your nearest Iowa Workforce Development office or contact us at (641)-842-6841.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Requisition ID : 36353
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 518 open Production Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$19–20/hr329 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Production Worker jobs in Iowa and 518 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Production Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (37 postings).
- Education
- 1 of the 518 open Production Worker jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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