Plant Lead; 3rd Shift

Position: Plant Lead (3rd Shift)
Location: Estherville

* Spanish Translation Available Below / Traducción al Español Disponible Más Abajo
* 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  to learn more!

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about Central Bi-Products by visiting  Estherville, IA location is seeking a bilingual 3rd shift Plant Lead! We offer a starting wage of $24.68+Hr., along with a $1/Hr. night shift differential, scheduled increases, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more!

Schedule3rd

Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight)-8:00amTraining will be completed on day shift during the first several months of employment.

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

Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Production Efficiencies Mentorship & Training Safety & Quality Compliance

Essential Duties and 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 SOPsPerform basic troubleshooting and communicate any accidents, threats, or downtime to leadership

Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and being used according to SOPsAssist in coordinating maintenance into the production schedule

Ensure all areas are safe, clean, and organized throughout shift to maintain safety and product quality

Perform 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

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.

Qualifications1-3 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

Ability to accurately count and complete 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

Consistently lift up to 30 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

Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders, up to 40 ft Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hold/cold environments

Spanish Translation/Traducción al Espanol Farmers Union Industries, LLC, también conocida como FUI, es una empresa líder en manufactura agrícola con sede en Redwood Falls,…