Pet Food Lead (3rd Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Long Prairie, MN

14d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC is hiring a Pet Food Lead for the third shift at its Northland Choice facility. The role provides leadership and direction to assigned personnel to meet daily production objectives safely and on time. The lead monitors incoming raw materials, supports product quality, trains employees, ensures equipment is operated according to machine-specific SOPs, and coordinates maintenance with production. The position also involves troubleshooting, completing required paperwork, maintaining a safe and organized work area, and performing other departmental work as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Additional hours may be required or voluntary during the week or weekend. The employer offers a starting wage of $27.13 per hour, a $1-per-hour night-shift differential, a $2-per-hour weekend-shift differential, and regular pay increases. The role requires regular on-site attendance and work in a facility processing cows, pigs, and poultry. Physical demands include standing for up to the full workday, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and working safely in wet or slippery conditions and cold environments.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in feed or food manufacturing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Possess or be able to attain a First Class B Boiler License.
Initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision.
Ability to count accurately and complete basic math operations.
Ability to read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs; legibly record data and write reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and operate basic computer technology.
Willingness to work varying shifts or additional hours on short notice to cover for absent coworkers, accommodate heavier workloads, or assist with special projects.
Ability to attain and/or maintain a general driver's license and pass an MVR to drive a company vehicle.
Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple species, including cows, pigs, and poultry.
Ability to stand for up to 100% of the workday; consistently lift up to 30 pounds from waist level to or from the floor and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; consistently push or pull heavy objects and bend at the waist or knees; frequently climb stairs or ladders up to 40 feet; and work safely in wet or slippery conditions and cold environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Experience safely operating equipment such as skid steers and forklifts; ability to pass in-house certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and monitor assigned personnel to meet daily production objectives safely and on time.
Monitor and evaluate incoming raw materials to ensure product quality.
Train new and existing employees and ensure facility equipment is operated according to machine-specific SOPs.
Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate accidents, threats, or downtime to leadership.
Complete and ensure proper use of required paperwork according to SOPs.
Assist in coordinating maintenance with the production schedule.
Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized throughout the shift to maintain safety and product quality.
Perform any job in the assigned department when necessary.
Work safely and comply with and enforce company and regulatory safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Assume other responsibilities as needed and accommodate additional hours or heavier-than-normal workloads when requested.