Plant Maintenance

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

2d•$28 - $33•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, North Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Plant Maintenance! We offer an hourly starting wage of $28-33/Hr. (based on experience), a weekly paycheck, and regular increases!

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance
Knowledge of safety procedures such as 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
Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend
Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
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 10 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely lift up to 75 pounds
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes)
Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire
Welding experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds
Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks
Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
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
Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors 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 throughout facility, as needed
Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
Submit purchase requests to Maintenance Manager to procure parts and supplies
Perform inventory cycle counts, as directed by Maintenance Manager; label and organize materials, as necessary
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance