Plant Maintenance

Location: Estherville

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* 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!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at  Farms is now accepting applications for Plant Maintenance! We offer an hourly starting wage of $26.17/Hr., a weekly paycheck, and regular increases! Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks

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

Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts

Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders

Perform building repairs and complete general handyman duties throughout facility, as needed

Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects

Submit purchase requests to Maintenance Manager to procure parts and supplies

Perform inventory cycle counts, as directed by Maintenance Manager; label and organize materials, as necessary

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

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food/feed safety

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.

Qualifications Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline

Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance

Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire Knowledge of safety procedures such as 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

Welding experience, a plus Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend

Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements 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 10 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level;…