Truck Wash Team Member

ABOUT US   

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.”  

JOB PURPOSE 

Shovels, flushes, pressure wash and disinfect trucks, trailers and mortality reclaim equipment according to processes and procedures.  

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS  

• Shovel manure and woodchips, flush, pressure wash with hot water and disinfect livestock trailers  

• Unload woodchips from van trailers with a pallet jack  

• Operate skid steer to remove woodchips from basket, unload pallets from van trailers, and clean floor drain pit 

• Report any discrepancies in truck wash equipment or PPE to truck wash crew lead  

• Maintain a clean work environment and general housekeeping items 

• Pressure wash and disinfect trucks, mortality reclaim, maintenance or farm equipment as directed 

• Adhere to inspection process for skid steer and shag truck prior to daily operation 

• Operate bio-dry facilities in accordance with company guidelines 

• Follow wash schedule as designed by truck wash crew lead in a timely manner 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, is action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.  

REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence preferred. 

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred. 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend a portion of his time outside, at times in inclement conditions and frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?  

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.