Production Worker (Cut & Packaging)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

21d•$20•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. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.21/Hr., a weekly paycheck, and opportunities to increase your pay as you learn more skills! Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more! Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Specialize in cutting/trimming meat or in the packaging of final products; cross-train and perform duties of either department, as requested.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; food manufacturing/hog processing experience, a plus
Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, preferred
Strong attention to detail and desire for high-quality products
Ability to memorize desired product appearance and visually determine where cuts should be made to meet product standards
Ability to accurately count, complete basic math operations, and read a scale to understand weights
Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information
Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs in English or Spanish
Ability to follow all USDA policies, procedures, and regulations
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work safely
Ability to pass in-house Pallet Jack Certification and operate equipment safely
Understanding and operate basic computer technology
Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs; be comfortable working with and/or around blood
Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently and repetitively perform hand and/or wrist movements
Consistently lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds; frequently lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds while in Packaging
Consistently push and/or pull up to 50 pounds
Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
Consistently turn and/or twist
Frequently climb ladders or steps up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to work in an environment with extreme cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; food manufacturing/hog processing experience, a plus
Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Cut, debone, trim, and remove undesirable materials from product using knives and hooks; sharpen, maintain, and sanitize knives, as required
Prepare and adjust product to flow correctly into the laser cutter and/or other sorting and processing equipment
Understand daily production objectives and create products to specifications and customer needs
Fold and prepare cardboard boxes for product storage and/or shipping; inform Shipping if more boxes are needed from storage
Complete final product inspection: use a knife or scissors to remove undesirable materials missed in previous steps, as needed
Monitor cut floor processes and collect product from the end of the production lines, as needed
Safely operate all packaging equipment including vacuum and box sealers; manually wrap product with plastic, as needed
Weigh packed boxes and edit and print product labels according to specifications
Palletize, organize, and stage product until the Shipping Department can collect, store, and/or ship
Communicate with USDA Inspectors regarding product inspection and approval, as needed
Observe production equipment and escalate any concerns or malfunctions to Plant Maintenance
Keep leadership aware of any concerns or issues that arise
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance