Production: Panel Operator; 2nd Shift, Plant

Production:
Panel Operator (2nd Shift, Plant #41)

Central Bi Products Long Prairie - Long Prairie, MN

Salary Range $26.14 - $28.92 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift 2nd (Evening Shift) Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing

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 Panel Operator (Plant #41) on 2nd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $26.14 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

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

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

Equipment Operation & Maintenance Production Paperwork Department Cleanliness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observe all assigned processing equipment through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being met

Read gauges on computer monitors to ensure proper manufacturing temperature, moisture, and pressure levels

Manually adjust steam valves on equipment

Accurately complete paperwork every two hours regarding observations and product being produced

Understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards; collect and test product samples

Follow lock-out tag-out procedures and perform basic troubleshooting; escalate to Plant Maintenance when necessary

Operate bobcats, forklifts, and yard trucks to unload, load, and process raw material; fill machinery with diesel and propane, as needed

Effectively communicate processing activities with production personnel to prevent errors and inefficiencies

Use shovels, pressure washers, brushes, and/or detergent solutions to clean the production floor and trailers

Assist in cleaning and maintaining production, air, and wastewater treatment equipment, as requested

Report any concerns, accidents, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Foreman

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

Experience in food/feed production, a plus

Ability to remain alert under sedentary conditions and focus on production processes for extended periods of time

Understand and operate basic computer systems

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

Pass in-house Forklift Certification; experience in backing up trailers or operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred

Proficient in reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information

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

Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees

Occasionally climb ladders up to 15 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet

Sit up to 75% of the workday

Ability to work in confined and restricted spaces

Ability to work safely in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold