Production: Expeller (2nd Shift, Plant #24)

Production: Expeller (2nd Shift, Plant #24)

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. Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products.

We are currently accepting applications for Expeller on 2nd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $24.97 along with a $1/Hr. night shift and a $2/Hr. weekend shift differential, and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am (midnight)
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am
• Weekend hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis

Areas of Accountability:

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

Grease Clarification Processes Read and Record Data

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the grease clarification systems including valves, pumps, and tank levels
• Utilize valves and pumps to blend, heat, and/or transfer grease between various storage tanks
• Collect, properly label, and store grease samples
• Safely operate all material handling equipment associated with unloading Midwest Grease trucks
• Monitor and accurately record meter readings and water levels on boilers, steam pressure systems, air, and wastewater treatment equipment
• Provide backup support to Panel Operators, as needed
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman, as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety
• Maintain positive relationships with others and assist other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
• 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:

• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred
• Ability to remain alert and focused on production processes for extended periods of time
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals
• Proficient in reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements:

• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Consistently shovel materials up to 35 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist level
• Occasionally climb up to 40-foot ladders or 75-foot stairways
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold