Systems Operator (3rd Shift, Plant #25)
About The Position
Farmers Union Industries, LLC is hiring a Systems (Panel) Operator for its Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, Minnesota. The facility collects and transforms raw material from multiple species of meat-processing facilities into feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. The operator monitors processing equipment and production conditions, adjusts equipment, records production information, tests product samples, and helps maintain equipment and a clean, safe work environment. The role is on third shift, Monday through Friday, from midnight to 8:00 a.m.; weekend hours may be required or voluntary. The starting wage is $27.13 per hour, with additional shift differentials and regular pay increases. Employees may be asked to work additional hours or take on a heavier workload when needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old for insurance purposes.
- Able to remain alert under sedentary conditions and focus on production processes for extended periods.
- Able to understand and operate basic computer systems.
- Able to accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals.
- Able to pass in-house forklift certification.
- Proficient in reading data trends and recording information accurately and legibly.
- Willing and able to work extra hours during the week or on weekends as needed.
- Able to work in a facility processing multiple species, including cows, pigs, and poultry.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food or feed production.
- Experience backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned processing equipment via computer displays to ensure product specifications are met.
- Read gauges and monitor temperature, moisture, and pressure levels; manually adjust steam valves as needed.
- Complete accurate paperwork every two hours concerning observations and products being produced.
- Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards, and collect and test product samples.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot basic problems, and escalate issues to Plant Maintenance when necessary.
- Operate bobcats, forklifts, and yard trucks to unload, load, and process raw material; fill machinery with diesel and propane as needed.
- Communicate processing activities with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies.
- Clean production floors and trailers using shovels, pressure washers, brushes, and detergent solutions.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining production, air, and wastewater treatment equipment as requested.
- Report concerns, accidents, downtime, and cost-saving measures to the Foreman.
- Follow company safety policies and comply with regulatory requirements, including environmental and food/feed safety requirements.
- Maintain positive working relationships and assist production or maintenance personnel as needed.
- Perform general housekeeping and maintain regular, predictable on-site attendance.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) match
- $1 per hour night-shift differential
- $2 per hour weekend-shift differential
- Regular pay increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
