Vehicle Maintenance

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 Vehicle Maintenance on 2nd Shift. We offer a starting wage of $25.92/Hr. for non-DOT certified candidates ($2.00 premium for certified individuals) 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 

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm

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

Vehicle and trailer maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and all facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers

Complete preventative maintenance tasks such as oil and filter changes, filling fluids, and brake and tire inspections

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns at the facility or on the road

Prioritize repair projects to limit transportation and/or production downtime

Operate welders, acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, fabrication equipment, and/or other tools necessary to complete repairs

Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Complex Manager (CBI Est) / Parts Coordinator (NRWF & LP), as needed

Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops, if needed

Maintain a clean and organized workspace, as needed

Comply with all regulatory and company 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

Previous work experience in automotive repair, preferred; personal experience in automotive repair, considered

Previous welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed (aluminum and steel) welding while on the job

Ability and interest in becoming DOT Certified, preferred (includes pay increase)

Experience operating a skid steer and forklift, preferred; pass in-house Forklift Certification once employed

Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using diagnostic tools

Ability to comprehend service/operator manuals or use other resources to solve problems

Accurately follow written and/or verbal constructions; accurately read and understand signs, labels, and warnings

Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information

Understand and operate basic computer systems

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 [pigs (CBI Est)] [multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry (NRWF & LP)]

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds

Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects up to 200 pounds

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl

Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 20 feet

Ability to distinguish colors (i.e. wire colors)

Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions