General Labor (1st & 2nd Shift)

About the role

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is seeking General Labor for 1st and 2nd shift positions. The role offers a starting base wage of $19.40/hr with regular increases and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for production by calibrating scales and assembling augers
• Weigh out raw materials/ingredients according to provided formulas
• Stack and wrap all the batched ingredients onto pallets and use a pallet jack to bring ingredients to the production line; notify Material Handlers if forklift assistance is needed
• Unpack meat ingredients and load into grinding and processing equipment
• Complete manual rework projects such as sorting cans, removing/updating date codes, and traying cans; dispose of poor-quality products, when necessary
• Clean production equipment and work area by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, pressing washing, squeegeeing, and scrubbing
• Cross-train in other areas of production to provide back-up support, as needed; train others on your knowledge of area
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred; canning experience, a plus
• Ability to pass in-house Pallet Jack Certification and operate equipment safely
• Ability to accurately count and complete basic math operations with a calculator; read a scale and understand weights
• Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information
• Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, formulas, and company SOPs in English or Spanish
• Perform safety sensitive position
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Consistently and repetitively lift up to 60 pounds
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface
• Frequently walk and bend at the knees and/or waist
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot