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PEER COMPARISON: MINNESOTA PROCESSING PLANT
Data updated: May 2026| FACILITY | WORKFORCE | AMMONIA LBS | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Star Co. — Chaska | 315 | 45,000 | 1 ACTIVE |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Austin Plant | 3,009 | 326,000 | — |
| Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., Willmar Ave | 1,500 | 79,000 | — |
| Jennie-O Turkey, Store, Inc. Pelican Rapids | 670 | 110,000 | — |
| Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., Faribault | 600 | 57,000 | — |
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SAFETY RECORD
EPA RMP · May 2026From public EPA records, as of May 31, 2026. Reported as filed — we add no opinions or grades.
AMMONIA SYSTEM
EPA RMP · May 2026OPEN POSITIONS
1 ACTIVEAREA PAY PICTURE
Ammonia / Industrial Refrigeration Tech
- Government data for Minnesota: $30.02–$39.06/hr (BLS OEWS, 2025-05)
- What techs ask in Minnesota: $35.59–$41.75/hr — from 9 techs in our network
- Posted pay near this plant: $29.68–$37.75/hr (11 postings)
Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Government data for Minnesota: $26.91–$34.72/hr (BLS OEWS, 2025-05)
- What techs ask in Minnesota: $31–$42.50/hr — from 278 techs in our network
- Posted pay near this plant: $27.58–$34.28/hr (7 postings)
Regional estimates for these roles and this area — not tied to this or any specific employer.
NEARBY PLANTS HIRING
Data updated: May 2026| FACILITY | LOCATION | DISTANCE | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Heinz - Mason City Plant | Mason City, IA | 118 mi | 4 ACTIVE |
| Michael Foods | Britt, IA | 121 mi | 2 ACTIVE |
| Michael Foods | Britt, IA | 121 mi | 2 ACTIVE |
| hormel foods | Algona, IA | 126 mi | 15 ACTIVE |
| Hormel Foods Co. | Algona, IA | 127 mi | 15 ACTIVE |
| AmeriCold Logistics LLC | Fort Dodge, IA | 165 mi | 4 ACTIVE |
| Americold Logistics- Gateway | Fort Dodge, IA | 165 mi | 4 ACTIVE |
| Conagra Brands | Waterloo, IA | 171 mi | 17 ACTIVE |
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