Vehicle Maintenance

Performance Pet Products; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring for Vehicle Maintenance on 2nd Shift. Starting wage is $25.92 per hour with a $2 premium for certified candidates, plus night and weekend differentials and regular pay increases.

Responsibilities include maintenance on trailers and facility vehicles, preventive maintenance, and prompt repair response. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a strong 401K match.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive repair experience preferred; personal repair experience acceptable.
• Welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed welding.
• Interest in becoming DOT certified, preferred.
• Experience operating skid steer and forklift; in-house certification possible.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read service manuals and use manuals to solve problems.
• Basic math skills and ability to record data clearly.
• Ability to use basic computer systems and drive a company vehicle if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Complete preventative maintenance like oil/filters, fluids, brakes, and tires inspections.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and prioritize repairs to limit downtime.
• Operate welding, acetylene torches, plasma cutters and fabrication equipment as needed.
• Document materials used and time spent; coordinate with managers for parts supply.
• Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Vehicle Maintenance on 2nd Shift. We offer a starting wage of $25.92/Hr. for non-DOT certified candidates ($2.00 premium for certified individuals) along with night and weekend shift differentials and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Schedule

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

Areas of Accountability

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

Vehicle and trailer maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and all facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks such as oil and filter changes, filling fluids, and brake and tire inspections
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns at the facility or on the road
• Prioritize repair projects to limit transportation and/or production downtime
• Operate welders, acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, fabrication equipment, and/or other tools necessary to complete repairs
• Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Complex Manager (CBI Est) / Parts Coordinator (NRWF & LP), as needed
• Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops, if needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, as needed
• Comply with all regulatory and company compliance requirements including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety
• 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

• Previous work experience in automotive repair, preferred; personal experience in automotive repair, considered
• Previous welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed (aluminum and steel) welding while on the job
• Ability and interest in becoming DOT Certified, preferred (includes pay increase)
• Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using diagnostic tools
• Ability to comprehend service/operator manuals or use other resources to solve problems
• Accurately follow written and/or verbal constructions; accurately read and understand signs, labels, and warnings
• Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Ability to attain and/or maintain a general driver's license and pass an MVR to drive a company vehicle (not required)
• Work in a facility that processes [pigs (CBI Est)] [multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry (NRWF & LP)]
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects up to 200 pounds
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
• Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 20 feet
• Ability to distinguish colors (i.e. wire colors)
• Tolerance of varying environmental conditions - heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions