Production: Cooker Operator (2nd Shift)

Farmers Union Industries • Estherville, IA

81d • $22

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! Our Central Bi-Products facility in Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about Central Bi-Products by visiting fuillc.com/central-bi-products/. Our Estherville, IA location is now seeking a 2nd Shift Cooker Operator! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $22.68/Hr. along with a $1/Hr. night shift differential, scheduled increases, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more! Schedule 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am (midnight) Saturday hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis.

Requirements

• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• High level of attention to detail and ability to remain focused on equipment operation for extended periods of time
• Accurately measure time with a stopwatch and complete basic math problems
• Ability to perform duties independently and take ownership of the process
• Effectively communicate with internal personnel including Receiving Operator and Press Operator
• Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, and directions
• Work in a facility that processes pigs
• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate rendering and continuous cookers to load and process raw materials
• Check if materials need further processing or if grease ingredients need to be added
• Document cook times, temperature readings, and if/when grease was added
• Clean out augers with a pitchfork, as needed
• Assist Press Operator with acquiring materials, as requested
• Shovel and dispose of poor-quality materials; use a pallet jack to empty totes
• Sweep and wash the production floor and perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Lead, 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 other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Scheduled increases
• Night shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed