Plant Maintenance; 1st Shift

About the Company

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!

We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 1st shift. Starting base wage of $ per hour (based on experience), with regular increases and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, a 401K match, and more.

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

Actual full-time working hours will depend on company needs during the week and/or weekend.

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

• 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 and work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime.
• Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving the 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 the 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 is 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 is 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 is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in the job description.
• Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg.
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.

• Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects.
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