Environmental Systems Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

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

 

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

 

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