Plant Maintenance (2nd or 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

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of production equipment throughout the facility
• Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks such as greasing machinery, filling hydraulic fluids, and replacing belts or other worn parts
• Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
• Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
• Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility
• Assist Environmental Systems Maintenance Technicians in changing out chemicals in air scrubbers and wastewater systems and maintaining wastewater buildings, unpressurized pipes, and pond drains
• Maintain all water, grease, or oil distribution systems
• Operate skid steers, forklifts, payloaders, telehandlers, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts
• Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders
• Complete small electrical or plumbing projects; escalate to an in-house specialist as needed
• Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Parts Coordinator, as needed
• Transport and deliver parts and equipment to outside businesses or other FUI divisions, as needed
• 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 production or other maintenance personnel, as necessary
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
• Situate yourself regularly and predictably on-site
• 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 working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline; experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Experience operating welding or metal fabrication equipment; pass a weld test during onsite interview
• Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed
• Ability and interest in attaining boilers and/or wastewater licenses, preferred
• Experience with plumbing and/or electrical, a plus
• Knowledge of safety procedures including, but not limited to, confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage
• Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary
• Interest in continuous learning and developing new mechanical skills
• 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 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: Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; consistently push and/or pull heavy objects; consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl; consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 20 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet; stand up to 100% of the workday; ability to work in confined spaces; tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions