Plant Maintenance (PPP)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC

Mitchell (SD)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

19 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Holiday pay
401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, a Mitchell, SD-based manufacturer, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running smoothly through preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance.

You will inspect and repair grinders, pumps, motors, and building systems, while using forklifts, skid steers, and welding tools. The position requires flexibility for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline.
  • Willingness to learn to operate boilers, air compressors, and wastewater systems.
  • Awareness of food safety standards while maintaining equipment (if applicable).
  • Experience with heavy equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, pumps, motors, and gear boxes.
  • Survey and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and building systems.
  • Safely operate and maintain lifting equipment and welding/fabrication tools.
  • Complete work orders documenting materials used and time spent on maintenance tasks.
  • Adhere to safety policies and regulatory compliance related to food safety and environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Electrical troubleshooting
Safety minded
Effective communication

Tools

Forklifts
Skid steers
Welding equipment

Job description

*Spanish Translation Available Below / Traducción al Español Disponible Más Abajo*

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!

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 Plant Maintenance on 1st shift. We offer a starting base wage of $30.11-36/Hr. (based on experience), regular increases, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Actual full-time working hours will depend on company needs during the week and/or weekend.

Areas of Accountability

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

  • Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks
  • Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
  • Survey, troubleshoot, and repair all facility electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and building systems
  • Maintain heating and plumbing systems and perform work involving boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
  • Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
  • Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility
  • Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts
  • Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders
  • Perform building repairs, complete general handyman duties throughout facility, and mow and eliminate weeds, as needed
  • Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
  • Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed
  • 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
Qualifications
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
  • Willingness to learn how to perform work with boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
  • Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance
  • Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire
  • Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
  • Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
  • Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage
  • Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
  • Understand and operate basic computer systems; Redzone experience, a plus
  • Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary
  • Interest in continuous learning and developing new maintenance skills
  • Welding experience, a plus
  • Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description
  • Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
  • Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Physical Requirements
  • Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
  • Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
  • Consistently climb stairs; occasionally climb ladders up to 20 feet; rarely perform work on building roofs
  • Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely team lift up to 150 pounds
  • Stand up to 100% of the workday
  • Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes)
  • Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions
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 puestos de Mantenimiento de primer turno. Ofrecemos un salario base inicial de $24.37 a $26.94/hora (según la experiencia), 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 401K y mucho más.

Cronograma

1er Turno: Lunes a Viernes, de 6:00am - 4:30pm

El horario real de trabajo a tiempo completo dependerá de las necesidades de la empresa durante la semana y/o el fin de semana.

Áreas de Responsabilidad

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT: nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

Reparar y mantener equipos de producción, edificios y terrenos.

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales
  • Realizar tareas de mantenimiento preventivo diarias, semanales y mensuales
  • Mantener, reparar o reemplazar trituradoras, barrenas, bombas, motores y cajas de engranajes
  • Inspeccionar, solucionar problemas y reparar todos los sistemas eléctricos, hidráulicos, mecánicos, neumáticos y del edificio de las instalaciones
  • Mantener los sistemas de calefacción y plomería y realizar trabajos que involucren calderas, compresores de aire y aguas residuales
  • Responder con prontitud a las llamadas de emergencia por radio. Trabajar eficientemente para reparar maquinaria con un tiempo de inactividad mínimo
  • Reparar completamente el equipo o garantizar una entrega correcta antes de abandonar las instalaciones
  • Operar con seguridad minicargadoras, montacargas, manipuladores telescópicos y plataformas de tijera
  • Operar y mantener correctamente los equipos de soldadura y fabricación, como sopletes de acetileno, cortadoras de plasma de aire y soldadoras TIG
  • Realizar reparaciones en edificios, realizar tareas generales de mantenimiento en las instalaciones y cortar y eliminar la maleza, según sea necesario
  • Completar con precisión las órdenes de trabajo para documentar los materiales utilizados y el tiempo dedicado a los proyectos de mantenimiento
  • Comunicarse con el encargado de repuestos e inventario sobre la adquisición de equipos o repuestos, cuando sea necesario
  • Seguir todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora de seguridad de la empresa
  • Cumplir con todos los requisitos de cumplimiento normativo, incluyendo los de seguridad ambiental y alimentaria
  • Mantener una asistencia regular y predecible en el sitio
Calificaciones
  • Experiencia laboral en un entorno de fabricación con disciplina mecánica o eléctrica
  • Disposición para aprender a trabajar con calderas, compresores de aire y aguas residuals
  • Conciencia de la importancia de las normas de seguridad alimentaria durante el mantenimiento de equipos
  • Experiencia con minicargadoras, montacargas, manipuladores telescópicos y plataformas de tijera. Se valorará la obtención de certificaciones internas al momento de la contratación
  • Conocimiento de los procedimientos de seguridad, como acceso a espacios confinados, apertura de líneas, protección contra caídas, bloqueo y etiquetado, y trabajo en caliente
  • Comunicarse eficazmente con supervisores y compañeros de trabajo, y seguir instrucciones escritas o verbales
  • Leer y comprender con precisión las señales, etiquetas, advertencias, instrucciones, manuales del operador, manuales de servicio y esquemas de cableado asociados con el mantenimiento y/o la operación de instrumentos, equipos y/o el uso de productos químicos
  • Dominio de habilidades matemáticas básicas, medición e interpretación de tendencias de datos; registro preciso y legible de la información
  • Comprender y operar sistemas informáticos básicos; experiencia en Redzone, un plus
  • Capacidad para desempeñarse como colaborador independiente y miembro del equipo, según sea necesario
  • Interés en el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo de nuevas habilidades de mantenimiento
  • Experiencia en soldadura, un plus
  • Disposición y capacidad para trabajar horas extras durante la semana o el fin de semana y realizar trabajos no especificados en la descripción del puesto
  • Capacidad para trabajar en una instalación que procesa diversas proteínas, como carne de res, cerdo, pollo, pavo, pescado, cordero, conejo, canguro y huevo
  • Debe tener 18 años o más para fines del seguro
Requisitos Físicos
  • Empujar y/o jalar objetos pesados constantemente
  • Doblar la cintura y/o las rodillas constantemente o gatear
  • Subir escaleras constantemente; ocasionalmente subir escaleras de hasta 20 pies; rara ….
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