Production: Panel Operator; 2nd Shift, Plant

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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 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 $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!

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

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

Equipment Operation & Maintenance Production Paperwork Department Cleanliness

• 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; elevate 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.

• 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…