Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, MN collects and transforms multi-species raw material from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for Vehicle Maintenance on a variety of shifts/schedules. We offer a starting wage of $24.97/Hr. along with night and weekend shift differentials and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Available Schedules

• 1st Shift: Part-time
• 2nd Shift: Full-time or Part-time
• 3rd Shift: Full-time or Part-time
• Willing to discuss any part-time schedule that fit your needs!

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Vehicle and trailer maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and all facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks such as oil and filter changes, filling fluids, and brake and tire inspections
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns at the facility or on the road
• Prioritize repair projects to limit transportation and/or production downtime
• Operate welders, acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, fabrication equipment, and/or other tools necessary to complete repairs
• Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Parts Coordinator, as needed
• Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops, if needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, as needed
• Comply with all regulatory and company compliance requirements including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in automotive repair, preferred; personal experience in automotive repair, considered
• Previous welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed (aluminum and steel) welding while on the job
• Ability and interest in becoming DOT Certified, preferred (includes pay increase)
• Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using diagnostic tools
• Ability to comprehend service/operator manuals or use other resources to solve problems
• Accurately follow written and/or verbal constructions; accurately read and understand signs, labels, and warnings
• Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Ability to attain and/or maintain a general driver's license and pass an MVR to drive a company vehicle (not required)
• Work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Frequently lift up to 23 kg from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 45 kg
• Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects up to 90 kg
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
• Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 6 meters
• Ability to distinguish colors (i.e. wire colors)
• Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions