Production: Pet Food Utility 2 (3rd Shift)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Redwood Falls, MN

3d•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 Redwood Falls, 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 3rd Shift Production within our Northland Choice Pet Food Department! We offer a competitive starting wage of $24.97/Hr. along with night and weekend shift differentials and regular pay increases.

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 multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
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 hold/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 high-quality pet food ingredient
Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines and/or visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality
Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment
Operate automatic yard trucks to move raw material trailers to unloading bays for processing
Assist in unloading and loading raw materials and finished product
Inspect trailers for usability and notify Complex Manager if repairs are needed.
Greet external truck drivers and direct and assist them in backing up and unloading their trailers
Complete paperwork for each loaded and unloaded trailer
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