Production: Yard Truck Operator

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

Split shift position. Starting wage: $25.92 along with a $2/Hr. night shift and a $2/Hr. weekend shift differential, and regular pay increases.

• health
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401K match

Split:
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.

• 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

• 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;…