Production: Pet Food Utility 2 (2nd Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Waite Park, MN

4d•$25 - $25•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! Northland Choice operates out of three locations including Waite Park, Long Prairie, and Redwood Falls, MN. We take fresh poultry from USDA-inspected facilities and convert it into frozen and fresh-chilled protein-based pet food ingredients. Read more about us on our website: fuillc.com/northland-choice/. Our Waite Park, MN facility is currently seeking to add a team member to our 2nd shift crew! This opportunity provides the chance to work with a small, close-knit team and make in impact with a variety of responsibilities. Our starting hourly wage is $24.97/Hr., plus we offer a $1/Hr. night shift differential, opportunities to grow your pay with tenure, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401K, holiday/birthday pay, paid time off, and much more! Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm- 12:00am (midnight) Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Operate Production Equipment Load and Unload Materials Sanitation & Quality Compliance Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a quality frozen pet food ingredient Utilize overhead cranes to palletize frozen ingredient blocks and store them in freezer Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines, and visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment Accurately record data and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner; determine and report inconsistencies Clean, foam, use pressure hoses, and sanitize work area, equipment, tools, and totes Squeegee excess water from the production floor and shovel waste materials into garbage Perform minor preventative maintenance duties including switching out hydraulic lines, grinder blades, etc.; report major repair needs to maintenance and/or Complex Manager Learn and follow all standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager, as needed Maintain positive relationships with others and assist other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary 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 Proficient in basic math skills; accurately and legibly record information Experience in food/feed production, a plus Preventative maintenance and repair skills, desired Experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals Ability to maintain composed and organized in a fast-paced environment Work in a facility that processes poultry; facility may also process pork, if necessary Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes Physical Requirements Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees Stand up to 100% of the workday Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments

Requirements

Proficient in basic math skills; accurately and legibly record information
Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals
Ability to maintain composed and organized in a fast-paced environment
Work in a facility that processes poultry; facility may also process pork, if necessary
Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in food/feed production, a plus
Preventative maintenance and repair skills, desired
Experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a quality frozen pet food ingredient
Utilize overhead cranes to palletize frozen ingredient blocks and store them in freezer
Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines, and visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality
Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment
Accurately record data and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner; determine and report inconsistencies
Clean, foam, use pressure hoses, and sanitize work area, equipment, tools, and totes
Squeegee excess water from the production floor and shovel waste materials into garbage
Perform minor preventative maintenance duties including switching out hydraulic lines, grinder blades, etc.; report major repair needs to maintenance and/or Complex Manager
Learn and follow all standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager, as needed
Maintain positive relationships with others and assist other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance