Livestock Hauler & Grounds maintenance

The key to this position is to perform animal movements including weaned pigs, and breeding stock. Complete scheduled projects by the timeline and quality standards of the company. Effectively work with production, repair, and maintenance staff to maximize quality of work and productivity of the department.

• Semi-truck and trailer driving skills.
  
• Farm Tractor driving skills.
  
• Load and Unload Weaned piglets and sows
  
• Grounds keeping and mowing.
  
• Utilize pressure washer for cleaning trailers as well as manure system maintenance.
  
• Contribute to the improvement of facilities and reduced total cost.
  
• Provide timely and accurate work order information to Production Staff, Repair and Maintenance Lead and Administration regarding maintenance progress or challenges.
  
• Ensure care and proper use of company assets, including vehicles, tools and equipment.
  
• Understand and ensure application of biosecurity protocols.
  
• Ensure safety requirements are met and safe practices are exercised.
  
• Demonstrate strict adherence to company policies and confidentiality.
  
• Follow all rules and procedures from both the employee handbook and direct rules and procedures from supervisor.
  
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training
  
• Maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers.
  
• Understand and demonstrate general housekeeping and sanitation skills
  

• Be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs moving up to 100 yards daily
  
• Be able to lift 15 lbs repeatedly on a daily basis from side to side for at least 1 hour.
  
• Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 lbs in a cart with wheels when require.
  
• Squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees.
  
• Be capable of repeated actions.
  
• Welding experience is preferred, but not required
  
• Ability to manage and act in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Must have the ability to adapt time and efforts in priority areas, including accommodating to various daily hours, weekend availability, and on-call availability.
  
• Displays a high level of professionalism and customer service, including honesty and integrity.
  
• Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts.
  
• Work within a team to promote excellence and achieve department goals.
  
• Highly motivated, able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
  
• Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete.
  
• Be able to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles.
  
• Be able climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders,
  
• Be able to maintain balance on all surfaces.
  
• Be able to retain and perform written and spoken instructions.
  
• Must not own or live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine.
  
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver's license
  

• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled work day.
  
• During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero for entire scheduled work
  
• During and after heavy rains or snowfalls the road in and around the farms can become
  
• extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
  
• During different job duties the noise inside or outside barns can become very loud.
  
• Will be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
  
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and electrical machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out by the Safety Coordinator.
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Referral program
  
• Vision insurance
  

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
  

Ability to Commute:

• Kingman, IN 47952 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingman, IN 47952: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person