Plant Maintenance

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Waite Park, MN

7d•$29 - $32•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 plant maintenance individual to our 1st shift team! Our starting hourly wage is $28.68/Hr., plus we offer 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 Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:45pm Actual working hours may vary based on maintenance/project needs Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of production equipment throughout the facility

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline; experience in food/feed production, a plus
Experience operating welding or metal fabrication equipment; pass a weld test during onsite interview
Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed
Experience with plumbing and/or electrical, a plus
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 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 poultry; facility may process additional proteins including 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
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level
Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
Consistently climb ladders up to 25 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 30 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

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, gear boxes, and ammonia systems
Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility
Operate ammonia systems
Work safely with chemicals
Operate skid steers, forklifts, and aerial lifts
Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and stick welders
Perform building repairs and complete general handyman duties such as snow plowing, mowing lawns, filling in potholes, 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
Communicate supply needs with the Complex Manager, as needed
Transport and deliver parts and equipment to outside businesses or other FUI divisions, as needed
Load finished product and/or unload raw materials and provide backup production support, 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 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.