Available Schedules:
Monday to Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am
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 fuillc.com to learn more!
Central Bi-Products is a full-service rendering company that operates out of three locations to produce safe, sustainable feed ingredients. Better feed makes better food. Learn more about what we do at centralbi.com/.
Our Estherville, IA location is now seeking 1st & 3rd shift Plant Operators! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $21.47/Hr. along with night shift and weekend shift differentials, scheduled increases, and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more!
Areas of Accountability
Plant Operators are responsible for operating processes and equipment in a safe, clean, effective manner to ensure the production of high-quality products while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives
Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety
Operate all facility equipment and processes in area(s) of responsibility
Operate facility equipment autonomously while maintaining good communication with supervisors and support teams
Perform quality control tests on finished product and make adjustments to equipment to meet product standards
Monitor and document process equipment and adjust the flow of production to maintain production standards
Perform basic operator troubleshooting and repair of equipment and request assistance from shift supervisor and maintenance for more complex care
Maintain clean work environment to ensure safety and product quality
Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to the shift supervisor
Assist other production and maintenance personnel as needed or requested
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
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in food/feed production a plus
Experience operating a bobcat and forklift preferred
Understand and operate basic computer systems
Lift 30 pounds repeatedly
Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects
Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist level
Frequently bend at the waist and/or knees
Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders (up to 40 ft.)
Frequently sit/drive for extended time periods
Ability to work evening/night shifts as required
Ability to work in confined spaces
