Environmental Systems Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

25d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC is hiring an Environmental Systems Maintenance Technician for its Central Bi-Products facility in Estherville, Iowa. The facility collects and transforms porcine by-products from meat processing into feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. This is a full-time, on-site, first-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with additional weekday or weekend hours potentially required or voluntary. The starting wage is $27.31 per hour, with scheduled increases, and the employer offers a complete benefits package. The technician operates, maintains, and repairs environmental and facility systems, including boilers, air systems, wastewater treatment equipment, industrial air scrubbers, and chemical storage and distribution systems. The role also involves sampling and testing, maintaining records, supporting inspections and troubleshooting, meeting safety and regulatory requirements, and performing seasonal grounds work. Employees may be asked to take on other tasks or accommodate additional hours and heavier workloads as needed.

Requirements

Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator and service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with maintenance or operation of instruments, equipment, and chemical usage.
Basic math, measuring, and data-trend reading skills, and ability to accurately and legibly record information.
Ability to understand and operate basic computer systems.
Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and hot work.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed during the week or weekend.
Must be at least 18 years old for insurance purposes.
Ability to stand up to 100% of the workday; consistently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds; consistently bend at the waist and/or knees; frequently climb ladders up to 40 feet and stairs up to 90 feet; occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds; and work safely in all weather conditions, including wet, slippery, or extreme hot or cold conditions.
Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical discipline.
Experience with boilers, air systems, and/or wastewater systems.
Experience operating a forklift and/or telehandler; ability to pass in-house certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, air systems, wastewater treatment equipment, industrial air scrubbers, and chemical storage and distribution systems.
Collect and test samples to determine whether systems need adjustment to meet safety and operational requirements.
Legibly record observations and maintain equipment records; communicate issues to leadership as needed.
Safely and correctly use tools and equipment provided for assigned duties.
Assist vendors with equipment inspections, report concerns, and troubleshoot with vendors as needed.
Remove snow and salt walkways, or mow and remove weeds seasonally.
Follow company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
Comply with regulatory requirements, including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety requirements.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Assume other tasks or additional hours as requested.