Plant Maintenance

Plant Maintenance Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA 51334 Overview Salary Range $26.17 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st (Day Shift) Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Maintenance Description NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (Paid in Increments Throughout First Year of Employment) *Spanish Translation Available Below / Traducción al Español Disponible Más Abajo* 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! Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Plant Maintenance! We offer an hourly starting wage of $26.17/Hr., a weekly paycheck, and regular increases! Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more! Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes 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 and complete general handyman duties throughout facility, as needed Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects Submit purchase requests to Maintenance Manager to procure parts and supplies Perform inventory cycle counts, as directed by Maintenance Manager; label and organize materials, as necessary Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety 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 working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline 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 Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary Interest in continuous learning and developing new mechanical skills Welding experience, a plus Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs 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 and/or ladders up to 10 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely lift up to 75 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