Production: Pet Food Utility 3 (2nd Shift)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) is hiring for Pet Food Utility 3 on the 2nd shift at our Long Prairie, MN facility. You will operate production equipment, inspect materials for quality, and move large materials safely while contributing to a high-quality pet food ingredient.

The role requires basic math, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple species, and willingness to work extra hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic math; accurately and legibly record information.
• Experience in food/feed production is a plus.
• Willingness to work extra hours during the week or weekend.
• Able to read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions and operator manuals.
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a high-quality pet food ingredient.
• Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines and/or sensory checks to ensure quality.
• Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment.
• Assist in unloading and loading raw materials and finished product.
• Complete paperwork for each loaded and unloaded trailer; record data accurately and promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality; maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Basic math

Data recording

Fast-paced environment

Multi-species

Job description

Pet Food Utility 3 – 2nd Shift

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!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for Pet Food Utility 3 on 2nd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $25.23/Hr. along with a $1/Hr. night shift and a $2/Hr. weekend shift differential, and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

• health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00am
• Additional hours may be possible during the week or weekend on a voluntary or required basis

Areas of Accountability

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a high-quality pet food ingredient
• Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines and/or visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality
• Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment
• Assist in unloading and loading raw materials and finished product
• Complete paperwork for each loaded and unloaded trailer
• Accurately record data and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner; determine and report inconsistencies
• Clean, foam, use pressure hoses, and sanitize work area, equipment, tools, and totes
• Squeegee excess water from the production floor and shovel waste materials into garbage
• Perform minor preventative maintenance duties including switching out hydraulic lines, grinder blades, etc.; report major repair needs to maintenance and/or Complex Manager
• Learn and follow all standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager, as needed
• 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.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic math skills; accurately and legibly record information
• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Preventative maintenance and repair skills, desired
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hold/cold environments

Spanish Translation/Traducción al Español

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!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

¡Actualmente estamos aceptando solicitudes para el puesto de Pet Food Utility 3 en el segundo turno! Ofrecemos un salario inicial competitivo de $25.23/hora, además de un diferencial de $1/hora por turno nocturno y $2/hora por turno de fin de semana, y aumentos salariales regulares. Ofrecemos un paquete de beneficios que incluye seguro médico, dental y de la vista, tiempo libre remunerado, días festivos pagados, un excelente plan de jubilación 401K con aportación de la empresa y mucho más.

Cronograma

• 2do Turno: Lunes-Viernes, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Se pueden realizar horas adicionales durante la semana o el fin de semana, de forma voluntaria o obligatoria.

Áreas de Responsabilidad

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

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales

• Operar equipos de producción para transformar materias primas en ingredientes de alta calidad para alimentos para mascotas
• Inspeccionar continuamente las materias primas y terminadas utilizando máquinas FOSS y/o el sentido visual y olfativo para garantizar la calidad del producto
• Operar minicargadoras o montacargas para mover materiales y equipos de gran tamaño
• Operar camiones de patio automáticos para trasladar remolques de materia prima a las plataformas de descarga para su procesamiento
• Asistir en la descarga y carga de materias primas y producto terminado
• Completar la documentación de cada remolque cargado y descargado
• Registrar datos con precisión y completar la documentación necesaria de manera oportuna; determinar e informar inconsistencias
• Limpiar, aplicar espuma, usar mangueras a presión y desinfectar el área de trabajo, el equipo, las herramientas y los contenedores
• Retirar el exceso de agua del área de producción con una escobilla de goma y palear los materiales de desecho para desecharlos
• Realizar tareas menores de mantenimiento preventivo, como cambiar las líneas hidráulicas, las cuchillas de la trituradora, etc.; informar las necesidades de reparaciones importantes al personal de mantenimiento o al gerente del complejo
• Aprender y seguir todos los procedimientos operativos estándar para el procesamiento, la higiene, la seguridad y la calidad
• Seguir todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora en materia de seguridad de la empresa
• Cumplir con todos los requisitos normativos, incluidos los de seguridad ambiental y alimentaria
• Informar al gerente del complejo sobre cualquier inquietud, accidente, tiempo de inactividad o medida de ahorro, según sea necesario
• Mantener relaciones positivas con los demás y ayudar al personal de producción o mantenimiento, según sea necesario
• Realizar tareas de limpieza general para mantener un entorno de trabajo limpio, según sea necesario
• Mantener una asistencia regular y predecible en el sitio
• Pueden surgir situaciones que requieran que los empleados asuman, temporal o permanentemente, la responsabilidad de tareas no descritas específicamente en esta descripción del puesto. Se les podría solicitar que trabajen horas adicionales o que asuman una carga de trabajo mayor de lo habitual.

Calificaciones

• Dominio de las matemáticas básicas; registro preciso y legible de la información
• Experiencia en la producción de alimentos/piensos, preferible)
• Habilidades de mantenimiento preventivo y reparación, deseables
• Leer y comprender con precisión las señales, etiquetas, advertencias, instrucciones y manuales del operador
• Capacidad para mantener la compostura y la organización en un entorno dinámico
• Trabajar en una instalación que procesa diversas especies, como vacas, cerdos y aves de corral
• Disposición y capacidad para trabajar horas extras según sea necesario durante la semana o el fin de semana
• Debe ser mayor de 18 años para fines del seguro

Requisitos Físicos

• Levantar constantemente hasta 23 kg desde la altura de la cintura hasta el suelo; ocasionalmente levantar hasta 34 kg
• Empujar y/o jalar objetos pesados constantemente
• Flexionar la cintura y/o las rodillas constantemente
• Permanecer de pie el 100% de la jornada laboral
• Capacidad para trabajar de forma segura en condiciones húmedas/resbaladizas y en entornos fríos