Night-Shift Yard Truck Operator — PTO & 401K

Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC in Redwood Falls, Minnesota is hiring for a 3rd shift yard operations role. You will move raw material trailers, back up and unload, and ensure safety and production readiness in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include operating yard trucks and forklifts, inspecting trailers, completing paperwork, and supporting maintenance and panel operators as needed. A forklift cert and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred
• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Proficient in basic math skills and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Effectively communicate in English with external truck drivers, both in writing and verbally
• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic yard trucks to move raw material trailers to unloading bays for processing
• Remove product in a variety of ways from open top, rendispose, reefer, box, tank, and other types of trailers
• Operate skid-steers or forklifts to remove large materials from trailers, as needed
• Use a pressure washer and brush to clean out trailers, skid steers, and other equipment
• Inspect trailers for usability and notify Vehicle Maintenance Technicians if repairs are needed
• Arrange and organize empty trailers in the truck yard
• Greet contract haulers, and direct and assist them in backing up and unloading their trailers
• Complete paperwork for each unloaded trailer
• Provide break relief and serve as backup to Panel Operator, when needed
• Observe the manufacturing process and data through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being met
• Complete paperwork regarding observations and product being produced every two hours
• Effectively communicate trailer load information with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman, as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety
• 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
• 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.

Skills

Forklift certification

Math skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Trailer backing

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC in Redwood Falls, Minnesota is hiring for a 3rd shift yard operations role. You will move raw material trailers, back up and unload, and ensure safety and production readiness in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include operating yard trucks and forklifts, inspecting trailers, completing paperwork, and supporting maintenance and panel operators as needed. A forklift cert and English communication are essential.