Plant Maintenance (2nd & 3rd Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Long Prairie, MN

1d•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. Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 2nd and 3rd shift!

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
Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary
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
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
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
Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of production equipment throughout the facility
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; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving 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 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
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.