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Freight Clerk

Hormel Foods Family of Companies
Austin, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 2/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Clerk position at Hormel Foods Family of Companies?

FREIGHT CLERK - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

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

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

  • 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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The person in this position:

  • Processes, audits, validates, and voucher for payment of all bills and expenses resulting from the transportation, warehousing, drayage and cartage of product to and from all facilities used by Hormel.  
  • Inputs and maintains accurate database entries in applications software for the payment process including Order Processing Load Status, Manugistics, and Oracle. 
  • Assists in miscellaneous related activities such as handling documents and information regarding freight and warehouse bills.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

  • High school education or the equivalent.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Experience with personal computers and word processing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Windows environment to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes.
  • Ability to accurately enter data at the rate of 6,000 kph.
  • Ability to use custom computer programs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to initiate appropriate action independently.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work.

Preferred

  • Previous Blue Yonder Experience.

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.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is between $17.25-$24.00 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, 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/

 

Salary : $17 - $24

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