Production: Pet Food Utility ; 2nd Shift

Production:
Pet Food Utility 3 (2nd Shift)

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  to learn more!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Long Prairie, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at

We are currently accepting applications for Pet Food Utility 3 on 2nd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $24.31/Hr. along with a $1/Hr. night shift and a $2/Hr. weekend shift differential, and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am (midnight) (LP: 3:00pm-11:00pm)

Additional hours may be possible during the week or weekend on a voluntary or required basis.

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Operate Production Equipment, Load and Unload Materials, Sanitation & Quality Compliance.

Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into a high-quality pet food ingredient.

Continuously inspect raw and finished materials using FOSS machines and/or visual and olfactory senses to ensure product quality.

Operate skid-steers or forklifts to move large materials and equipment.

Assist in unloading and loading raw materials and finished product.

Complete paperwork for each loaded and unloaded trailer.

Accurately record data and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner; determine and report inconsistencies.

Clean, foam, use pressure hoses, and sanitize work area, equipment, tools, and totes.

Squeegee excess water from the production floor and shovel waste materials into garbage.

Perform minor preventative maintenance duties including switching out hydraulic lines, grinder blades, etc.; report major repair needs to maintenance and/or Complex Manager.

Learn and follow all standard operating procedures for processing, sanitation, safety, and quality.

Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety.

Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager, as needed.

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.

Proficient in basic math skills; accurately and legibly record information.

Experience in food/feed production, a plus.

Preventative maintenance and repair skills, desired.

Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, and operator manuals.

Ability to maintain composed and organized in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from waist level to/from floor; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects.

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees.

Stand up to 100% of the workday.

Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hold/cold environments.