Plant Maintenance

Plant 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. Learn more at fuillc.com.

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. Learn more at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 1st shift. We offer a starting base wage of $30.11-36/Hr. (based on experience), regular increases, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Actual full-time working hours will depend on company needs during the week and/or weekend.

Areas of Accountability

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

Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks

Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes

Survey, troubleshoot, and repair all facility electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and building systems

Maintain heating and plumbing systems and perform work involving boilers, air compressors, and wastewater

Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime

Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility

Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts

Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders

Perform building repairs, complete general handyman duties throughout facility, and mow and eliminate weeds, as needed

Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects

Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed

Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food 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

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline

Willingness to learn how to perform work with boilers, air compressors, and wastewater

Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance

Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire

Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work

Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions

Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage

Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information

Understand and operate basic computer systems; Redzone experience, a plus

Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary

Interest in continuous learning and developing new maintenance skills

Welding experience, a plus

Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description

Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl

Consistently climb stairs; occasionally climb ladders up to 20 feet; rarely perform work on building roofs

Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely team lift up to 150 pounds

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes)

Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions