Production: Yard Truck Operator (8pm-4am)

Performance Pet Products

Redwood Falls (MN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 42,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN, is hiring for a split shift Yard Truck Operator at its Central Bi-Products facility. The role includes operating yard trucks, moving and unloading raw materials, and ensuring safety and accuracy in production data.

Starting wage is $25.92 per hour with $2 shift differentials for night and weekend hours, plus a robust benefits package. Applicants must have forklift certification or be willing to obtain it, along with the ability

Qualifications

  • Forklift certification (in-house) and experience backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift preferred.
  • Experience in food/feed production is a plus.
  • Understand and operate basic computer systems.
  • Proficient in math and reading data trends; record information accurately.
  • Able to communicate in English with external truck drivers, in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automatic yard trucks to move raw material trailers to unloading bays for processing.
  • Remove product from various trailer types and load materials as needed.
  • Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials.
  • Use a pressure washer and brush to clean equipment.
  • Inspect trailers and report repairs needed to Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Forklift certification
Trailer backing
Skid steer operation
English communication
Basic math & data reading

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!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, 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 the split shift position of Yard Truck Operator (Plant #22). We offer a starting wage of $25.92 along with a $2/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

Split: Monday-Friday, 8:00PM - 4:00am

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

Unload Raw Materials Assist Truck Drivers Backup Panel Operator

Essential Duties And 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.

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
Physical Requirements
  • Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
  • Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
  • Consistently climb trailers or ladders up to 15 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
  • Stand up to 100% of the workday
  • Ability to work in confined 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 Redwood Falls, 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/.

Ofrecemos un salario inicial de $25.92, un diferencial de $2/hora por turno nocturno y de $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 401(k) con aportación de la empresa, ¡y mucho más!

Cronograma

Lunes‑Viernes, 8:00pm - 4:00am

Las horas de fin de semana pueden ser posibles de forma obligatoria o voluntaria.

Áreas de Responsabilidad

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad deben ser entregadas con GRIT – nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

Descargar Materias Primas Ayudar a Los Camioneroz Operador del Panel de Respaldo

Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales
  • Operar camiones de patio automático para trasladar remolques de materia prima a las plataformas de descarga para su procesamiento
  • Retirar el producto de diversas maneras de remolques de techo abierto, de entrega, refrigerados, de caja, cisterna y de otros tipos
  • Operar minicargadoras o montacargas para retirar materiales voluminosos de los remolques, según sea necesario
  • Usar una hidrolavadora y un cepillo para limpiar remolques, minicargadoras y otros equipos
  • Inspeccionar los remolques para verificar su correcto funcionamiento y notificar a los técnicos de mantenimiento de vehículos si se requieren reparaciones
  • Organizar los remolques vacíos en el patio de camiones
  • Recibir a los transportistas contratados y guiarlos y ayudarlos a retroceder y descargar sus remolques
  • Completar la documentación para cada remolque descargado
  • Proporcionar alivio de rotura y servir como respaldo del operador del panel, cuando sea necesario
  • Observar el proceso de fabricación y los datos a través de monitores de computadora para garantizar que se cumplan las especificaciones del product
  • Completar la documentación relativa a las observaciones y al producto en producción cada dos horas
  • Comunicar eficazmente la información sobre la carga del remolque al personal de producción para evitar errores e ineficiencias
  • Informar al Capataz sobre cualquier inquietud, accidente, tiempo de inactividad o medida de ahorro, según sea necesario
  • Seguir todas las políticas, prácticas, procedimientos e iniciativas de mejora de seguridad de la empresa
  • Cumplir con todos los requisitos normativos, 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 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 puede solicitar a los empleados que trabajen horas adicionales o que se adapten a una carga de trabajo mayor de lo normal.

Calificaciones
  • Experiencia en reversa de remolques u operación de minicargadoras y montacargas, preferiblemente
  • Experiencia en producción de alimentos/forraje, un plus
  • Comprender y operar sistemas informáticos básicos
  • Dominio de habilidades matemáticas básicas e interpretación de tendencias de datos; registrar la información de forma precisa y legible
  • Comunicarse eficazmente en inglés con conductores de camiones externos, tanto por escrito como verbalmente
  • 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 extra según sea necesario durante la semana o el fin de semana
  • Debe tener 18 años de edad o más para fines de seguro
Requisitos Físicos
  • Empujar y/o jalar objetos pesados constantemente
  • Levantar con frecuencia hasta 50 pounds desde el suelo hasta la cintura; ocasionalmente, levantar hasta 75 pounds
  • Doblar la cintura y/o las rodillas constantemente
  • Subir remolques o escaleras de hasta 15 feet o ser elevado en elevadores de tijera de hasta 40 feet
  • Permanecer de pie el 100% de la jornada laboral
  • Capacidad para trabajar en espacios reducidos
  • Capacidad para trabajar de forma segura en todas las condiciones climáticas, incluyendo calor y frio extremos
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