General Labor (1st Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Mitchell, SD

46d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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 (1st 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! 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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