Plant Lead (3rd Shift)

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and monitor the work activities of all assigned personnel to meet daily production objectives in a safe and timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate incoming raw material to ensure product quality
• Provide training to new/existing employees and ensure all facility equipment is operated correctly based on machine-specific SOPs
• Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate any accidents, threats, or downtime to leadership
• Auxiliary maintenance coordination into the production schedule
• Audit all areas for safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout the shift to maintain safety and product quality
• Assist in any given job in assigned department, when necessary
• Work safely, comply and enforce all company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices, and procedures
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in feed/food manufacturing; prior leadership experience, highly preferred
• Advanced written and verbal communication; bilingual skills (English & Spanish), required
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
• Accurate counting and completing basic math operations
• Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs; legibly record data and write reports and correspondence
• Experience safely operating equipment such as skid steers and forklifts, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications
• Understanding and operate basic computer technology
• Willingness to work varying shifts or extra hours on short notice to fill in for an absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal workload, or to assist with special projects
• Ability to work in a facility that processes Pigs

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Lift up to 30 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Push and/or pull heavy objects
• Bend at the waist and/or knees frequently
• Climb stairs and/or ladders, up to 40 ft
• Work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hold/cold environments