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Hatchery Worker

Hormel Foods
Detroit, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
Description

Hatchery Worker

Full Time - Hourly

  • 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) 

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package.  The base hiring pay for this role is $20.15 per hour. 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Pull hatch in morning
  • Able to count 25 poults per corner in box
  • Washing and disinfecting hatchers and floor
  • Transfer eggs from incubator to hatcher
  • Clean floors after transfer and disinfect them
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Able to abide by strict bio-security guidelines
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to grasp and pinch repeatedly with both hands, hand coordination to rotate wrists and manipulate poults with fingers and thumb of both hands
  • Be able to work in a moderately dusty environment continuously
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 

What you will receive:

  • Competitive pay with pay increases
  • You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
  • Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment
  • Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
  • Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

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.

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