Plant Maintenance (1st Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Mitchell, SD

10d•$24 - $27•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, Northorthland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 1st shift.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
Willingness to learn how to perform work with boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
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 maintenance skills
Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description
Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
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; occasionally climb ladders up to 20 feet; rarely perform work on building roofs
Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely team lift up to 150 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
Redzone experience, a plus
Welding experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks
Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
Survey, troubleshoot, and repair all facility electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and building systems
Maintain heating and plumbing systems and perform work involving boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
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, complete general handyman duties throughout facility, and mow and eliminate weeds, as needed
Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance