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Papillion Foods-Production-1st Shift

Hormel Foods Family of Companies
Papillion, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

Hiring for 1st Shift positions and start and end times vary based on department

  • P1 $21.60-General Production
  • P2 $22.20-Skilled General Production and Sanitation
  • P3 $22.75 Inspection and Operator 
  • P4 $23.20 Machine Operator, Process Checkers, Forklift Drivers
  • P5 $23.95 Shipping Dock and Batching Operators

 

Benefits Information:

Papillion Foods, LLC benefits packages include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, pay-for-performance bonuses, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off and holiday pay, and educational assistance. 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate production equipment, forklifts, or other specialized equipment safely and efficiently while following established work instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and product quality to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Perform quality inspections, verify product specifications, complete required documentation, and report quality concerns or production issues to supervision.
  • Safely move, stage, and transport materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging throughout the facility as assigned.
  • Perform equipment setup, adjustments, product changeovers, and basic troubleshooting to support efficient production operations.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.
  • Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), powered industrial equipment, and safe work practices.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area while supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Food Safety & Quality teams to meet production goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work in refrigerated production areas(32-42 degrees) and around raw or processed meat
  • Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds

Requirements:

  • 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. 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
  • Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
  • One year of consistent production experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

  • Machine operating experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Food quality assurance experience 
  • Ability to effectively communication in English, reading, writing, speaking

 

Questions about the application process?

Email: papillionfoodsjobs@hormel.com
Phone: 531-239-3620

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.

Salary : $22 - $24

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