Plant Maintenance Technician
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. Learn more about our company at fuillc.com. Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA is a hog processing facility that creates a market for every hog, no matter its size. We are changing the way pork is processed. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. We are currently seeking Plant Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Redwood Farms Meat Processors in Estherville, IA! We offer a competitive starting wage of $25.50/Hr. with opportunities for periodic increases and a complete benefits package that includes, but isn't limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and an impressive 401K match.
Responsibilities
Areas of Accountability: All areas of accountability to be delivered in a manner that aligns with the values and business strategy of Farmers Union Industries. Equipment Maintenance & Equipment Installation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives
- Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements regarding environmental, and food/feed safety
- Read and understand warnings, manuals and wiring schematics
- Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment to OEM standards
- Perform routine preventative equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service to ensure reliability and equipment uptime
- Maintain a 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 general education degree (GED), preferred
- 1-3 years’ experience working on mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC problems with Studio 5000 and Rs Logix 500, required
- Boiler experience/certification, desired
- HVAC/Refrigeration experience/certification, desired
- Experience in meat processing production, desired
- Mechanically inclined and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to operate welders, torches, and cutters
- Ability to operate Bobcats, forklifts, tractors, trucks and Simons lifts
- Ability to maintain and service material handling equipment
- Ability to communicate and accurately maintains records
- Ability to understand and operate basic computer systems
- Disclaimer: All employees are subject to the FUI COVID-19 vaccination policy.
REDWOOD FARMS MEAT PROCESSORS
Estherville, IA, IA 51334
US
