Covid-19: Hormel Foods provides cash bonuses for plant production team

Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced a special cash incentive for its plant production team engaged in food manufacturing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

The company stated that the new $7m cash bonus is in addition to the $4m that was paid to the members earlier this month to all full-time and part-time plant production team members.

Hormel Foods board chairman, president and CEO Jim Snee said: “Throughout this pandemic, our number one priority has been to keep our team members safe, especially those who are not in a position to work remotely.

“We have worked tirelessly to provide enhanced safety measures including PPE, temperature taking, facility innovation to enhance social distancing, and improved access to Covid-19 testing.

“We do this all with a sense of responsibility and pride as we maintain the constant supply of safe, high-quality food, which has provided a sense of security and comfort to millions of Americans.”

The company said that its team members are stepping up to ensure the company’s products, including SKIPPY peanut butter, SPAM products, Justin’s nut butter, Wholly guacamole dips, Herdez salsas and Applegate products, as well as other brands available during the pandemic.

As part of this initiative, Hormel Foods will be offering a $500 bonus for full-time team members and $150 for part-time team members.

The company is also providing 100% base pay and benefits to all team members impacted by Covid-19.

Snee added: “We know that food has the power to bring us together, even when we can’t be. Along with so many other essential food industry workers, we are doing our part to make sure people can find food at grocery stores, restaurants through carryout and delivery, and even food pantries.

“As we recognise heroes during this time, we pay tribute to our healthcare workers and first responders, but we shouldn’t forget the millions of people who are showing up and working hard to keep our food supply chain running.

“They should be recognised for the heroic and purposeful work they are doing and they have our most sincere appreciation and gratitude.”