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

About the role

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN, with operations including Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. The Operator (Plant #26) position works the 3rd shift at the Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN, where multi-species raw material from meat processing is transformed into high-quality feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products.

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
• Be willing to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description
• Be willing to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload

Requirements

• 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 skid steer and forklift, preferred
• Proficient in reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• 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
• Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds