Production Worker (Harvest Floor)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

1d•$20 - $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/. Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Production Worker on the Harvest Floor! We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.49/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 Clean, Prepare, & Inspect Meat for Processing Package Offal Products Follow USDA Policies, Procedures, & Regulations Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receive stunned hog from Barn Workers, begin exsanguination, and then shackle and hang carcass on rail system Wash carcass with hose and take various measures to prevent against foreign material contamination Remove undesirable by-products or blemishes with knives, air knives, and other processing equipment Sharpen, maintain, and sanitize knives, as required Operate offal washing equipment; closely monitor operation time and product to prevent quality loss Package offal materials by accurately weighing and labeling packages; palletize packages and notify Shipping when product is ready to be stored and/or loaded onto trucks Communicate with USDA Inspectors regarding carcass inspection and approval Use a trolley to transport materials Observe production equipment and escalate any concerns or malfunctions to Plant Maintenance Cross-train in other areas of production and provide back-up support, as needed 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 Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; food and/or hog processing, a plus
Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, a plus
Strong attention to detail and desire for high-quality products
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 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 perform overhead motions
Consistently push and/or pull up to 100 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 5 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to work in an environment with extreme heat, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive stunned hog from Barn Workers, begin exsanguination, and then shackle and hang carcass on rail system
Wash carcass with hose and take various measures to prevent against foreign material contamination
Remove undesirable by-products or blemishes with knives, air knives, and other processing equipment
Sharpen, maintain, and sanitize knives, as required
Operate offal washing equipment; closely monitor operation time and product to prevent quality loss
Package offal materials by accurately weighing and labeling packages; palletize packages and notify Shipping when product is ready to be stored and/or loaded onto trucks
Communicate with USDA Inspectors regarding carcass inspection and approval
Use a trolley to transport materials
Observe production equipment and escalate any concerns or malfunctions to Plant Maintenance
Cross-train in other areas of production and provide back-up support, as needed
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