Production: Systems Operator (3rd Shift, Plant #26)

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. Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms multi-species raw material from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Responsibilities

• Observe all assigned processing equipment through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being met
• Read gauges on computer monitors to ensure proper manufacturing temperature, moisture, and pressure levels
• Manually adjust steam valves on equipment
• Accurately complete paperwork every two hours regarding observations and product being produced
• Understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards; collect and test product samples
• Follow lock-out tag-out procedures and perform basic troubleshooting; escalate to Plant Maintenance when necessary
• Operate bobcats, forklifts, and yard trucks to unload, load, and process raw material; fill machinery with diesel and propane, as needed
• Effectively communicate processing activities with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies
• Use shovels, pressure washers, brushes, and/or detergent solutions to clean the production floor and trailers
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining production, air, and wastewater treatment equipment, as requested
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman
• 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 other production or maintenance personnel, as necessary
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment, as needed
• 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.

Requirements

• Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Occasionally climb ladders up to 15 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
• Sit up to 75% of the workday
• Ability to work in confined and restricted spaces
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold

Qualifications

• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Ability to remain alert under sedentary conditions and focus on production processes for extended periods of time
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals
• Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a sk