Pet Food Lead; 3rd Shift

Job Location:

Northland Choice Long Prairie - Long Prairie, MN 56347, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $27.13 - $27.13 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
None,

Job Shift: 3rd (Night Shift), Job Category:
Manufacturing,
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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 Northland Choice facility in Waite Park, MN is one of three locations that manufactures frozen and fresh-chilled poultry protein-based pet food ingredients. Learn more about us here:
Northland Choice
- Farmers Union Industries

We are currently accepting applications for Pet Food Lead on 3rd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $27.13 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!

• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00pm - 7:00am
• Additional hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis during the week or weekend

• Production Efficiencies
• Mentorship & Training
• Safety & Quality Compliance

• Provide leadership, direction, and monitor the work activities of all assigned personnel to meet daily production objectives in a safe and timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate incoming raw material to ensure product quality
• Provide training to new/existing employees and ensure all facility equipment is operated correctly based on machine-specific SOPs
• Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate any accidents, threats, or downtime to leadership
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and being used according to SOPs
• Assist in coordinating maintenance into the production schedule
• Ensure all areas are safe, clean, and organized throughout shift to maintain safety and product quality
• Perform any given job in assigned department, when necessary
• Work safely, comply and enforce all company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices, and procedures
• 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.

• 1-3 years’ experience in feed/food manufacturing; prior leadership experience, highly preferred
• Advanced written and verbal communication; bilingual skills (English & Spanish), a plus
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Possess or ability to attain a First Class B Boiler License
• Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
• Ability to accurately count and complete basic math operations
• Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs; legibly record data and write reports and correspondence
• Experience safely operating equipment such as skid steers and forklifts, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications
• Understanding and operate basic computer technology
• Willingness to work varying shifts or extra hours on short notice to fill in for an absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal workload, or to assist with special projects
• Ability to attain and/or maintain a general…