Hormel Foods Team Leader 

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

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company 
with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands 
include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, 
Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® 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 on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by 
Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired 
companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best 
Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 years, 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 www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/. 

Responsibilities: 

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes. 
• Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals. 
• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) 
are available to maintain production schedules. 
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, 
cost, and customer service are met. 
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve 
business results. 
• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the 
shift. 
Qualifications:

Required:

• 1 year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates 
Degree. 
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are 
necessary for success in this position. 
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or 
have authorization to work in the United States. 
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment 
visa.

Training: 
• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being 
assigned to a department. 
• Team Leaders attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include 
presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company 
knowledge, and leadership skills. 
• 6-month operational training program while on the job.
• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift. 
• Extended hours may be needed-including weekends. 

• Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees. 

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, 
annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock 
purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.
For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers 

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: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/ 

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