Systems Operator (3rd Shift, Plant #25)

Farmers Union Industries, LLC

Long Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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 hiring for a Systems (Panel) Operator on the 3rd shift at the Long Prairie facility. Start wage is $27.13 per hour, with a $1 per hour night shift differential and a $2 per hour weekend differential, plus regular pay increases.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a strong 401K match. The role involves monitoring production equipment, adjusting controls, completing documentation, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • Experience in food/feed production is a plus.
  • Ability to remain alert under sedentary conditions for extended periods.
  • Understand and operate basic computer systems.
  • Able to read and follow signage, warnings, and manuals.
  • Forklift certification required; experience with backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift preferred.
  • Proficient in reading data trends and recording information accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Observe processing equipment via computer monitors to meet product specs.
  • Read gauges to ensure proper temperature, moisture and pressure.
  • Manually adjust steam valves as needed.
  • Complete paperwork every two hours for observations and products produced.
  • Follow SOPs and quality standards; collect and test product samples.
  • Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and escalate to maintenance when needed.
  • Operate bobcats, forklifts, and yard trucks to manage raw materials.
  • Communicate processing activities to production staff to prevent errors.
  • Assist in cleaning production areas and equipment; maintain cleanliness.
  • Report concerns, downtime, or cost-saving ideas to Foreman.
  • Maintain safety policies and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain regular on-site attendance and flexibility for extra hours.

Skills

Food production experience
Attention to detail
Basic computer literacy
Forklift operation
Night shift availability
Stamina for long shifts

Tools

Forklift certification
SCADA/Industrial controls

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

About Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI)

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!

Central Bi-Products Facility

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/.

Position: Systems (Panel) Operator (Plant #25) – 3rd Shift

We are currently accepting applications for Systems (Panel) Operator (Plant #25) 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; elevate 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 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!

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 #25)! 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
  • and much more

Cronograma

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
  • 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 más pesada de lo normal.

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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