Production: Yard Truck Operator; Plant ; 3rd Shift

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Central Bi Products Redwood Falls - Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $25.92 - $28.80

Hourly Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: 3rd (Night Shift)

Job Category:
Operations*

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 Redwood Falls, MN collects and transforms multi-species raw material 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 Yard Truck Operator within Plant #22 (Raw Floor) on 3rd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $25.92 along with a $2/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!

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00PM - 4:00am

Weekend hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis

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

• Unload Raw Materials
• Assist Truck Drivers
• Backup Panel Operator

• Operate automatic yard trucks to move raw material trailers to unloading bays for processing
• Remove product in a variety of ways from open top, rendispose, reefer, box, tank, and other types of trailers
• Operate skid-steers or forklifts to remove large materials from trailers, as needed
• Use a pressure washer and brush to clean out trailers, skid steers, and other equipment
• Inspect trailers for usability and notify Vehicle Maintenance Technicians if repairs are needed
• Arrange and organize empty trailers in the truck yard
• Greet contract haulers, and direct and assist them in backing up and unloading their trailers
• Complete paperwork for each unloaded trailer
• Provide break relief and serve as backup to Panel Operator, when needed
• Observe the manufacturing process and data through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being met
• Complete paperwork regarding observations and product being produced every two hours
• Effectively communicate trailer load information with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies
• Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman, as needed
• 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.

• Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred
• Experience in food/feed production, a plus
• Understand and operate basic computer systems
• Proficient in basic math skills and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Effectively communicate in English with external truck drivers, both in writing and verbally
• 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 push and/or pull heavy objects
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Consistently climb trailers or ladders up to 15 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, también conocida como FUI, es una empresa líder en manufactura agrícola con sede en Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Nuestras operaciones actuales incluyen Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex…