General Labor (1st & 2nd Shift)

General Labor (1st & 2nd Shift)

Performance Pet Products - Mitchell, SD 57301

Overview

Salary Range $19.40 - $21.40 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift 2nd (Evening Shift) Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing

Description

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!

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 about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for General Labor on 1st and 2nd shift! We offer a starting base wage of $19.40/Hr. along with regular increases and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm OR 4:00pm - 2:30am

Friday hours may not be necessary based on the production schedule

Areas of Accountability

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

Specialize and perform work in the following areas of the facility; cross-train in other areas as needed:

Meat Loading/Material Handling Dry Batching Miscellaneous Rework

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare equipment for production by calibrating scales and assembling augers

Weigh out raw materials/ingredients according to provided formulas

Stack and wrap all the batched ingredients onto pallets and use a pallet jack to bring ingredients to the production line; notify Material Handlers if forklift assistance is needed

Unpack meat ingredients and load into grinding and processing equipment

Complete manual rework projects such as sorting cans, removing/updating date codes, and traying cans; dispose of poor-quality products, when necessary

Clean production equipment and work area by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, pressing washing, squeegeeing, and scrubbing

Cross-train in other areas of production to provide back-up support, as needed; train others on your knowledge of area

Keep Shift Supervisor aware of any downtime, concerns, or issues that arise

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 in a manufacturing environment, preferred; canning experience, a plus

Ability to pass in-house Pallet Jack Certification and operate equipment safely

Ability to accurately count and complete basic math operations with a calculator; read a scale and understand weights

Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information

Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, formulas, and company SOPs in English or Spanish

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

Perform safety sensitive position

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Consistently and repetitively lift up to 60 pounds

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface

Frequently walk and bend at the knees and/or waist

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot