Production: Yard Truck Operator; 3rd Shift, Plant

Position: Production: Yard Truck Operator (3rd Shift, Plant #41)
Location: Long Prairie

Education Level None## Description
* 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 Long Prairie, 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 #41 (Feather Plant) on 3rd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $24.97 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!
** Schedule
* * 3rd

Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am
* Weekend hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis
*** Areas of Accountability
** 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
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** 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.
*** Qualifications
* * 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

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
** Physical Requirements
** Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects

Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75…