Environmental Systems Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)
Description
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 Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about Central Bi-Products by visiting fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.
Our Estherville, IA location is now seeking applications for the brand-new position of Environmental Systems Maintenance Technician! We offer a starting wage of $27.31/Hr. along with scheduled increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more! Schedule Monday- Friday, 7:00am-4:15pm Additional hours may be necessary on a required or voluntary basis during the week or weekend
Responsibilities
Areas of Accountability
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Systems Maintenance, Inspections, & Testing Wastewater Quality Control
Record-Keeping & Compliance
Buildings & Grounds
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and/or repair the following: boilers, air systems, wastewater treatment equipment, industrial air scrubbers, and chemical storage and distribution systems
- Collect and test samples to determine if systems need to be adjusted to meet safety and operational requirements
- Legibly record observations and maintain equipment records; communicate any issues to leadership, as needed
- Safely and correctly use tools and equipment provided for assigned duties
- Assist vendors with equipment inspections; report concerns and troubleshoot with vendors, as needed
- Remove snow and salt walkways or mow and remove weeds, seasonally
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical discipline, preferred
- Experience with boilers, air systems, and/or wastewater systems, desired
- Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
- Experience operating a forklift and/or telehandler, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
- 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
- Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
- Work in a facility that processes pigs
- Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend
- Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Physical Requirements
- Stand up to 100 % of the workday
- Consistently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
- Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
- Frequently climb ladders up to 40 feet; climb stairs up to 90 feet
- Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 100 pounds
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold
Central Bi Products
Estherville, IA, IA 51334
US
