Plant Operator (3rd Shift)

Available Schedules:

Monday to Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am

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 Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about Central Bi-Products by visiting our website!

Our Estherville, IA location is now seeking a 3rd shift Plant Operator! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $22.09/Hr. along with night shift and weekend shift differentials, scheduled increases, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more!

Areas of Accountability

Plant Operators are responsible for operating processes and equipment in a safe, clean, effective manner to ensure the production of high-quality products while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety

Operate all facility equipment and processes in area(s) of responsibility

Operate facility equipment autonomously while maintaining good communication with supervisors and support teams

Perform quality control tests on finished product and make adjustments to equipment to meet product standards

Monitor and document process equipment and adjust the flow of production to maintain production standards

Perform basic operator troubleshooting and repair of equipment and request assistance from shift supervisor and maintenance for more complex care

Maintain clean work environment to ensure safety and product quality

Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to the shift supervisor

Assist other production and maintenance personnel as needed or requested

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in food/feed production a plus

Experience operating a bobcat and forklift preferred

Understand and operate basic computer systems

Lift 30 pounds repeatedly

Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects

Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist level

Frequently bend at the waist and/or knees

Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders (up to 40 ft.)

Frequently sit/drive for extended time periods

Ability to work evening/night shifts as required

Ability to work in confined spaces