Production: Systems Operator (3rd Shift, Plant #26)

Farmers Union Industries

Long Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, located in Long Prairie, MN, is seeking an Operator (Plant #26) on the 3rd shift to join our Central Bi-Products team. The role focuses on monitoring production, ensuring product specifications, and maintaining safe, efficient operations.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $27.13 plus a $1 night differential and a $2 weekend differential, with regular pay increases and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays,

Qualifications

  • Experience in food/feed production is a plus.
  • Able to stay alert during long production shifts.
  • Able to read and interpret signs and operator manuals.
  • Forklift certification required; forklift/trailer experience preferred.
  • Able to read data trends and record information accurately.
  • Must be 18 years or older for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor processing equipment via computer monitors to meet product specs.
  • Read gauges to maintain proper temperature, moisture, and pressure.
  • Adjust steam valves manually as needed.
  • Complete required paperwork every two hours regarding observations and product in production.
  • Follow SOPs and collect product samples for testing.
  • Operate bobcats, forklifts, and yard trucks as needed.
  • Communicate processing activities to production staff to prevent errors.
  • Clean production floor and trailers using appropriate tools.
  • Maintain safety and regulatory compliance; assist maintenance as needed.

Skills

Food/feed production experience
Reading gauges
Forklift operation
Computer literacy

Tools

Basic computer systems

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Central Bi Products Long Prairie - Long Prairie, MN 56347, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $27.13 - $27.13 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 3rd (Night Shift), Job Category: Manufacturing, *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!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms multi-species raw material 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 Operator (Plant #26) on 3rd shift!

We offer a competitive starting wage of $27.13 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!

Schedule
  • 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight)-8:00am
  • Weekend hours may be possible on a required or voluntary 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
  • Observe all assigned processing equipment through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being met
  • Read gauges on computer monitors to ensure proper manufacturing temperature, moisture, and pressure levels
  • Manually adjust steam valves on equipment
  • Accurately complete paperwork every two hours regarding observations and product being produced
  • Understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards; collect and test product samples
  • Follow lock-out tag-out procedures and perform basic troubleshooting; escape 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
  • Effectively communicate processing activities with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies
  • Use shovels, pressure washers, brushes, and/or detergent solutions to clean the production floor and trailers
  • Assist in cleaning and maintaining production, air, and wastewater treatment equipment, as requested
  • Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Experience in food/feed production, a plus
  • Ability to remain alert under sedentary conditions and focus on production processes for extended periods of time
  • Understand and operate basic computer systems
  • Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals
  • Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred
  • Proficient in reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
  • 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
  • Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level
  • Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
  • Occasionally climb ladders up to 15 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
  • Sit up to 75% of the workday
  • Ability to work in confined and restricted spaces
  • Ability to work safely in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
Spanish Translation/Traducción al Espanol

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!

Nuestras instalaciones de Central Bi-Products en Long Prairie, Minnesota, recolectan y transforman materia prima de múltiples especies proveniente de plantas de procesamiento de carne en ingredientes de alta calidad para alimentos balanceados y otros productos de consumo e industriales. Obtenga más información sobre la industria del reciclaje de subproductos en fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

¡Actualmente aceptamos solicitudes para el puesto de Operador de Panel (Departamento #26)]!

Ofrecemos un salario inicial competitivo de $27.13/hora, además de un diferencial de $1/hora por turno de noche y $2/hora por turno de fin de semana, además de aumentos salariales regulares. Ofrecemos 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.

3er Turno: Lunes a Viernes, de 12:00am (medianoche)- 8:00am

Se pueden realizar horarios de fin de semana de forma obligatoria o voluntaria.

Áreas de Responsabilidad

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

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales
  • Observar todo el equipo de procesamiento asignado a través de monitores de computadora para garantizar que se cumplan las especificaciones del producto
  • Leer los indicadores en los monitores de computadora para garantizar los niveles adecuados de temperatura, humedad y presión de fabricación
  • Ajustar manualmente las válvulas de vapor del equipo
  • Completar con precisión la documentación cada dos horas relativa a las observaciones y al producto en producción
  • Comprender los Procedimientos Operativos Estándar (POE) y los estándares de calidad; recolectar y analizar muestras de producto
  • Seguir los procedimientos de bloqueo y etiquetado, y realizar la resolución de problemas básicos; escalar al departamento de Mantenimiento de Planta cuando sea necesario
  • Operar bobcats, montacargas y camiones de patio para descargar, cargar y procesar materia prima; llenar la maquinaria con diésel y propano, según sea necesario
  • Comunicar eficazmente las actividades de procesamiento con el personal de producción para evitar errores e ineficiencias
  • Usar palas, hidrolavadoras, cepillos o soluciones de detergente para limpiar la planta de producción y los remolques
  • Ayudar en la limpieza y el mantenimiento de los equipos de producción, aire y tratamiento de aguas residuales, según se solicite
  • Informar al Capataz sobre cualquier inquietud, accidente, tiempo de inactividad o medidas de ahorro
  • Seguir todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora de seguridad de la empresa
  • Cumplir con todos los requisitos de cumplimiento normativo, incluyendo la seguridad ambiental y la seguridad alimentaria
  • 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 lugar de trabajo
Calificaciones
  • Experiencia en producción de alimentos y piensos, se valorará
  • Capacidad para mantenerse alerta en condiciones sedentarias y concentrarse en los procesos de producción durante períodos prolongados
  • Comprender y operar sistemas informáticos básicos
  • Leer y comprender con precisión las señales, etiquetas, advertencias, instrucciones y manuales del operador
  • Aprobar la certificación interna de montacargas; se valorará la experiencia en dar marcha atrás con remolques u operar minicargadoras y montacargas
  • Competente en la lectura de tendencias de datos; registrar la información de forma precisa y legible
  • Trabajar en instalaciones que procesan diversas especies, como vacas, cerdos y aves de corral
  • Disponibilidad y capacidad para trabajar horas extras según sea necesario durante la semana o el fin de semana
  • Debe tener 18 años o más para fines del seguro
Requisitos Físicos
  • Ocasionalmente, empujar o jalar objetos de hasta 100 libras
  • Ocasionalmente, levantar hasta 50 libras desde el piso hasta la cintura
  • Doblar la cintura o las rodillas constantemente
  • Ocasionalmente, subir escaleras de hasta 15 pies o ser elevado en elevadores de tijera de hasta 40 pies
  • Permanecer sentado hasta el 75% de la jornada laboral
  • Capacidad para trabajar en espacios confinados y restringidos
  • Capacidad para trabajar de forma segura en todas las condiciones climáticas, incluyendo calor y frío extremos
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