Production: Floater; Plant

Position: Production: Floater (Plant #22)
Location: Redwood Falls

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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!

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  are currently seeking a Floater to assist in multiple areas of production. This role has the unique opportunity to choose their shift start time (see below for more details)!

We offer a 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!

Schedule Willing to discuss actual working hours! Would prefer an individual in this role to start between the hours of 8:00pm-11:00pm, Monday-Friday (example: 10:00pm-6:00am)
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 Provide coverage and support for Panel Operator, Yard Truck Operator, and/or other roles, as requested, throughout the facility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Observe all assigned processing equipment through computer monitors to ensure product specifications are being metRead 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

Greet contract haulers, and direct and assist them in backing up and unloading their trailers

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

Arrange and organize empty trailers in the truck yard 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…