Plant Maintenance; 1st Shift

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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!

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. Learn more about what we do at

We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 1st shift. We offer a starting base wage of $24.37/Hr. along with regular increases and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Additional hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis during the week or weekend.

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Repair and maintain production equipment, buildings, and grounds.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
• Survey, troubleshoot, and repair all facility electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and building systems
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems and perform work involving boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
• Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
• Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility
• Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts
• Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders
• Perform building repairs, complete general handyman duties throughout facility, and mow and eliminate weeds, as needed
• Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
• Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
• 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 working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
• Willingness to learn how to perform work with boilers, air compressors, and wastewater
• Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance
• Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage
• Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
• Understand and operate basic computer systems;
  Redzone experience, a plus
• Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary
• Interest in continuous learning and developing new maintenance skills
• Welding experience, a plus
• Willingness and ability to work extra…