Production: Pet Food Utility 2 (2nd Shift)
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. 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. Our Waite Park, MN facility is currently seeking to add a team member to our 2nd shift crew! This opportunity provides the chance to work with a small, close-knit team and make in impact with a variety of responsibilities.
Requirements
- Proficient in basic math skills; accurately and legibly record information
- Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals
- Ability to maintain composed and organized in a fast-paced environment
- Work in a facility that processes poultry; facility may also process 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
- Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
- Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
- Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
- Stand up to 100% of the workday
- Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food/feed production, a plus
- Preventative maintenance and repair skills, desired
- Experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a quality frozen pet food ingredient
- Utilize overhead cranes to palletize frozen ingredient blocks and store them in freezer
- Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines, and visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality
- Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment
- Accurately record data and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner; determine and report inconsistencies
- Clean, foam, use pressure hoses, and sanitize work area, equipment, tools, and totes
- Squeegee excess water from the production floor and shovel waste materials into garbage
- Perform minor preventative maintenance duties including switching out hydraulic lines, grinder blades, etc.; report major repair needs to maintenance and/or Complex Manager
- Learn and follow all standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality
- Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
- Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
- Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager, as needed
- Maintain positive relationships with others and assist other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary
- Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
- Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, 401K, holiday/birthday pay, paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
