FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC

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Plant Maintenance (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Location
Central Bi Products Redwood Falls - Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

*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 fuillc.com to learn more! Our Central Bi-Products facility in Redwood Falls, MN collects and transforms a variety of multi-species by-products 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 2nd or 3rd shift! We offer a competitive starting wage of $30.83 along with $2/Hr. night and weekend shift differentials and regular pay increases. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more! Schedule 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am 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 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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; escalate 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, as needed 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 Understand and operate basic computer systems Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary Interest in continuous learning and developing new mechanical skills Ability to attain and/or maintain a general driver’s license and pass an MVR to drive a company vehicle (not required) Work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry 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 Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 20 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet Stand up to 100% of the workday Ability to work in confined spaces Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions Spanish Translation/Traducción al Espanol Farmers Union Industries, LLC, también conocida como FUI, es una empresa líder en manufactura agrícola con sede en Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Nuestras operaciones actuales incluyen Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors y Performance Pet Products. ¡Visite nuestro sitio web fuillc.com para obtener más información! Nuestras instalaciones de Central Bi-Products en Long Prairie, Minnesota, recolectan y transforman materia prima de múltiples especies proveniente de plantas de procesamiento de carne en ingredientes de alta calidad para alimentos balanceados y otros productos de consumo e industriales.Obtenga más información sobre la industria del reciclaje de subproductos en fuillc.com/central-bi-products/ . ¡Actualmente aceptamos solicitudes para Mantenimiento de Planta en el segundo turno! Ofrecemos un salario inicial competitivo de $28.68, además de un diferencials de $2/hora por turno de noche y fin de semana y además de aumentos salariales regulares. Ofrecemos un paquete de beneficios que incluye seguro médico, dental, de la vista, tiempo libre remunerado (PTO), días festivos pagados, una importante contribución al 401K y mucho más. Cronograma 2do Turno: Lunes a Viernes, de 3:00pm - 11:00pm 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am Se pueden realizar horas adicionales según sea necesario o voluntario durante la semana o el fin de semana. Áreas de Responsabilidad &

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wage of $30.83