Plant Maintenance Apprentice

Central Bi-Products is excited to announce the brand-new position of Plant Maintenance Apprentice! Over the course of 4 months, a person in this role will learn all the skills necessary to become a Plant Maintenance Technician.

Schedule: Day shift for 4 months before transitioning into a long-term 2nd shift schedule as a 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. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Central Bi-Products is a full-service rendering company that operates out of three locations to produce safe, sustainable feed ingredients. Better feed makes better food. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.

We offer a starting wage of $23.69 - 27.94/Hr. plus $1.00/Hr. night & $2.00/Hr. weekend shift differentials and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

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 equipment with progressive levels of independence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Work towards becoming both an independent and team contributor to the maintenance department

Maintain, troubleshoot, and service all material handling and production equipment in all areas of the facility

Operate bobcats, forklifts, farm tractors, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts

Correctly operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters

Maintain all liquid (water, grease, or oil) distribution systems

Record data and analyze information to determine inconsistencies that may require corrective action

Correctly operate and maintain equipment and tools required for fabrication and maintenance

General housekeeping duties, including painting and/or scrubbing with detergent solutions

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/GED or higher

Experience in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline, preferred

Ability to meet expectations of 30-, 60-, 90- and 120-day plan and continue to show progress on maintenance knowledge, skills, and tool/equipment use

Pass skills evaluations at months 2, 3, and 4 and transition into a Plant Maintenance Technician at the end of month 4

Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects (approx. 200 lbs. max)

Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. from floor to waist level

Frequently bend at the waist and/or knees

Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders (up to 40 ft.)

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

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

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 and equipment

Accurately perform basic mathematical skills

Ability to work varying shifts or extra hours on short notice to fill in for absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal workload, or to assist with special projects