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Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $13.25 – $19.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Sept 12. 2025

Department: Maintenance – Refrigerated Foods Division

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Mechanical Parts Inventory Clerk to join our Maintenance team in Alma. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our maintenance department by managing inventory, maintaining accurate records, and supporting technicians with the parts they need.

Key Responsibilities

+ Cycle Counting: Perform regular counts of spare parts to ensure inventory accuracy.

+ Work Order Management: Enter data into work orders, including time and personnel, and maintain organized filing for audits and reviews.

+ Parts Issuance: Distribute parts to technicians and supervisors, and complete pick tickets for planned maintenance.

+ Receiving Shipments: Verify incoming shipments, store parts appropriately, and submit packing slips for system entry.

+ Waste Storage Inspection: Conduct daily inspections of industrial waste storage to ensure compliance and safety.

+ Emergency Part Retrieval: Drive company provided vehicle to pick up critical parts during downtime situations.

+ Closing work orders in EAM

+ Booking Labor hours to work orders

+ Generating KPI reports

Working Conditions

+ Extended periods of standing

+ Forklift operation and long-distance driving

+ Lifting and handling industrial materials

+ Exposure to outdoor elements and industrial waste

+ PPE required - hard hat, hearing protection, and safety toe boots

Qualifications

+ Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

+ Valid KS Driver License is required

+ Able to or willing to learn to operate forklifts

+ Comfortable working in industrial environments

+ Prior experience in inventory or maintenance support is a plus

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.

Company Information:

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Alma team! At the Alma 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, 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. Management reserves the right to move and 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 call 507-434-6754

**Requisition ID** : 30567

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.