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

Our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, 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 fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

We are currently accepting applications for Plant Maintenance on 3rd shift We offer a starting wage of $30.83/Hr. (with increase prospect dependent on experience) along with night and weekend shift differentials and regular pay increases. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more

Schedule

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00pm - 7:00am

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

Areas of Accountability

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

- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of production equipment throughout the facility
- Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance tasks such as greasing machinery, filling hydraulic fluids, and replacing belts or other worn parts
- Maintain, repair, or replace grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
- 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
- Assist Environmental Systems Maintenance Technicians in changing out chemicals in air scrubbers and wastewater systems and maintaining wastewater buildings, unpressurized pipes, and pond drains
- Maintain all water, grease, or oil distribution systems
- Operate skid steers, forklifts, payloaders, telehandlers, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts
- Correctly operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment such as acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, and TIG welders
- Perform building repairs and complete general handyman duties such as fixing holes in concrete, moving office furniture, etc., as requested; special projects may be assigned based on individual talents and skillsets
- Complete small electrical or plumbing projects; elevate to an in-house specialist as needed
- Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Parts Coordinator
- Assist the Parts Coordinator with inventory cycle counts, as requested
- Transport and deliver parts and equipment to outside businesses or other FUI divisions, as needed
- 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 production or other 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.

Qualifications

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline; experience in food/feed production, a plus
- Experience operating welding or metal fabrication equipment; pass a weld test during onsite interview
- Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed
- Ability and interest in attaining boilers and/or wastewater licenses, preferred
- Experience with plumbing and/or electrical, a plus
- Knowledge of safety procedures including, but not limited to, 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
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