General Labor (1st & 2nd Shift)

Performance Pet Products; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 22,048 - 31,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Pet Products in Mitchell, SD, is seeking General Labor staff for 2nd Shift with a starting wage of $19.40/hr. Responsibilities include preparing equipment and cleaning production areas while adhering to safety policies.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, are at least 18 years old, and can lift up to 60 pounds. The role offers regular wage increases, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to comprehend safety signs and labels in English or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for production by calibrating scales.
• Weigh out raw materials according to provided formulas.
• Clean production equipment and work areas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to operate a pallet jack

Basic math operations

Communication skills

Understanding of weights and measurements

Job description

Overview

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. Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for General Labor (Chubbs, 2nd Shift). We offer a starting base wage of $19.40/Hr. along with regular increases and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 4:00pm–2:30am. Friday hours may not be necessary based on the production schedule.

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT — our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Specialize and perform work in the following areas of the facility; cross-train in other areas as needed: Meat Loading/Material Handling, Dry Batching, Miscellaneous, Rework

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for production by calibrating scales and assembling augers
• Weigh out raw materials/ingredients according to provided formulas
• Stack and wrap all the batched ingredients onto pallets and use a pallet jack to bring ingredients to the production line; notify Material Handlers if forklift assistance is needed
• Unpack meat ingredients and load into grinding and processing equipment
• Complete manual rework projects such as sorting cans, removing/updating date codes, and traying cans; dispose of poor-quality products, when necessary
• Clean production equipment and work area by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, pressing washing, squeegeeing, and scrubbing
• Cross-train in other areas of production to provide back-up support, as needed; train others on your knowledge of area
• Keep Shift Supervisor aware of any downtime, 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; canning experience, a plus
• Ability to pass in-house Pallet Jack Certification and operate equipment safely
• Ability to accurately count and perform basic math operations with a calculator; read a scale and understand weights
• Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information
• Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, formulas, and company SOPs in English or Spanish
• Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
• Perform safety sensitive position
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Consistently and repetitively lift up to 60 pounds
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface
• Frequently walk and bend at the knees and/or waist
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet/slippery conditions or extreme heat

Spanish Translation / Traducción al Español

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, también conocida como FUI, es una empresa líder en manufactura agrícola con sede en Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Nuestras operaciones actuales incluyen Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors y Performance Pet Products. ¡Visite nuestro sitio web fuillc.com para obtener más información! Performance Pet, ubicada en Mitchell, Dakota del Sur, trabaja con marcas grandes y pequeñas para crear una variedad de alimentos enlatados para perros y gatos. Conozca más sobre nuestra actividad en fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/. Actualmente aceptamos solicitudes para mano de obra general (Chubbs, segundo turno). Ofrecemos un salario base inicial de $19.40/hora, junto con aumentos regulares y un paquete de beneficios que incluye seguro médico, dental, de la vista, tiempo libre remunerado (PTO), días festivos pagados, una importante contribución al plan 401K y mucho más.