Production: Yard Truck Operator (Plant 22) (3rd Shift)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC

Redwood Falls (MN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC is seeking a Yard Truck Operator for the 3rd shift at our Redwood Falls, MN facility. Responsibilities include moving raw material trailers, backing up and unloading, and coordinating with production to ensure accurate, timely processing.

A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required. Starting wage is $25.92/hour with additional $2/hour night shift and weekend differential, plus regular pay increases.

Qualifications

  • Forklift certification required or preferred.
  • Experience backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift preferred.
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to read data trends.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automatic yard trucks to move raw material trailers to unloading bays.
  • Unload materials from trailers and assist with handling across multiple trailer types.
  • Operate skid-steers or forklifts to remove large materials as needed.
  • Clean trailers and equipment with pressure washers and brushes.
  • Complete paperwork for each unloaded trailer and coordinate with production.
  • Communicate trailer load information to production to prevent errors.
  • Maintain safety, follow policies, and comply with environmental and food safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation
English communication
Basic math
Reading data trends
Teamwork

Tools

Forklift
Skid steer

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 Yard Truck Operator within Plant #22 (Raw Floor) on 3rd shift! We offer a competitive 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

3rd Shift: 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/.

¡Actualmente estamos aceptando solicitudes para Operador de camión de patio dentro de la Departamento # 22 en el segundo turno! Ofrecemos un salario inicial competitivo de $25.92/hora, además de un diferencial de $2/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.

Cronograma

Tercer turno: 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 frío extremos
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