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 centralbi.com/.

We are actively seeking an Environmental Systems Maintenance Tech to join our team in Long Prairie, MN! On top of our guaranteed starting wage of $26.89/Hr., regular pay increases, and $1/Hr. night shift & $2/Hr. weekend shift differentials, we are also offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus! You will also be compensated for having/obtaining various boiler or wastewater licenses. Our benefits package 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

Wastewater Quality Control                 Systems Inspections & Testing

Systems Maintenance                            Records & Compliance Reporting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment; pond systems; fresh water and wash water systems

Operate and maintain all boilers and associated systems (HPR, Water softer, etc.)

Operate and maintain all air scrubbing equipment and associated systems (chlorine dioxide, etc.)

Operate and maintain all chemical storage chemical distribution systems; propane systems and heating systems

Collect and test samples to monitor systems and determine changes to meet safety and operational requirements

Perform routine cleaning and inspection of equipment to maintain general housekeeping

Record observations and communicate any issues

Repair and troubleshoot treatment systems and meters

Assist in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of all electrical and electrical generation systems

Operate bobcats, forklifts, yard tractors and other units necessary to load, unload and process raw material

Use tools and equipment provided for assigned duties safely and correctly

Operate welders, acetylene torches and plasma torches, as needed

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.

High school diploma or GED

Associate in Science (AS) degree in related field, preferred

1-2 years’ experience of wastewater treatment, chemical distribution, and boiler operation

Ability to obtain and maintain valid Minnesota Chief B Boiler Operator license and Class C Wastewater Operator license

Ability to lift 75 lbs. from floor to waist level

Ability to climb 75 ft. of stairway or climb up ladder 40 ft. occasionally to operate and make fine adjustments to buttons/controls

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions