Plant Maintenance (2nd & 3rd Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Long Prairie, MN

3d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing various types of production equipment throughout the facility. The position requires adherence to company values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork (GRIT). The job involves performing preventative maintenance, responding to emergency repairs, assisting with environmental systems, operating various heavy machinery and welding equipment, and performing general building repairs. Documentation of work, inventory assistance, and parts delivery are also key aspects of the role. Safety and regulatory compliance are paramount, as is maintaining a clean work environment and regular attendance. Employees may be asked to take on additional responsibilities or work extra hours as needed.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline.
Experience operating welding or metal fabrication equipment; pass a weld test during onsite interview.
Knowledge of safety procedures including, but not limited to, confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work.
Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage.
Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information.
Understand and operate basic computer systems.
Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary.
Interest in continuous learning and developing new mechanical skills.
Ability to attain and/or maintain a general driver’s license and pass an MVR to drive a company vehicle (not required).
Work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry (remove ‘cows’ and ‘poultry’ if CBI Est).
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.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects.
Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl.
Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 20 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet.
Stand up to 100% of the workday.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food/feed production, a plus.
Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed.
Ability and interest in attaining boilers and/or wastewater licenses, preferred.
Experience with plumbing and/or electrical, a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks such as greasing machinery, filling hydraulic fluids, and replacing belts or other worn parts.
Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes.
Promptly respond to emergency radio calls and work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime.
Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving the facility.
Assist Environmental Systems Maintenance Technicians in changing out chemicals in air scrubbers and wastewater systems and maintaining wastewater buildings, unpressurized pipes, and pond drains.
Maintain all water, grease, or oil distribution systems.
Operate skid steers, forklifts, payloaders, telehandlers, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts.
Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders.
Perform building repairs and complete general handyman duties such as fixing holes in concrete, moving office furniture, etc., as requested; special projects may be assigned based on individual talents and skillsets.
Complete small electrical or plumbing projects; escalate to an in-house specialist as needed.
Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the (NRWF/LP) Parts Coordinator, as needed.
Assist the Parts Coordinator with inventory cycle counts, as requested.
Transport and deliver parts and equipment to outside businesses or other FUI divisions, as needed.
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety.
Maintain positive relationships with others and assist production or other maintenance personnel, as necessary.
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.
Work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.