Material Handler; 1st and 2nd Shift

Position: Material Handler (1st and 2nd Shift)
* Spanish Translation Available Below / Traducción al Español Disponible Más Abajo
* 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  are currently accepting applications for Material Handler on 1st and 2nd shift! We offer a starting base wage of $20.73/Hr. along with a $2.00 night shift differential, regular increases, and complete a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule1st

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm2nd

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-2:30amFriday 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 Inventory & Shipment Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate a sit-down and/or stand-up forklift to load/unload trucks and put away product in racking

Transfer finished and unfinished materials (dry goods, meat, pallets, dunnage, cans/lids) between production floor and storage

Review bills-of-lading and purchase orders for shipment accuracy; receive in approved materials

Complete daily inspections and paperwork on each piece of equipment used Assist in gathering materials, prepping orders for shipment, rotating raw materials, and inventory/cycle counts

Communicate effectively and professionally with internal personnel and external visitors

Safely operate yard trucks to move and organize trailers, as needed

Collect/drill samples of frozen meat and deliver them to the lab for testing, when needed

Complete reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Perform general housekeeping and ensure all areas of the production floor, loading dock, and warehouse are clean and organized

Work safely and comply with 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.

Qualifications Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility, desired

Experience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire, and operate equipment safely

Ability to communicate effectively; accurately and legibly record information on shipping documents

Ability to accurately count and complete basic math operations with a calculator

Ability to perform safety sensitive position

Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and eggMust be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift up to 75% of the day Consistently stand and/or walk Occasionally lift and/or push/pull 50 pounds

Occasionally kneel or bend at the knees and/or waist

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold Spanish Translation/Traducción al Espanol

Cronograma1er Turno:
Lunes a Jueves, de 6:00am-4:30pm2do Turno:
Lunes a Jueves, de 4:00pm-2:30amEl horario de los viernes puede ser posible según sea necesario o voluntario.Áreas de Responsabilidad Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT: nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

Gestión de Inventarios y Envíos Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales Operar un montacargas con asiento o de pie para cargar/descargar camiones y almacenar productos en estanterías Transferir materiales terminados y…