Land Application Crew Lead - Valley View

Smithfield Foods•Greencastle, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Land Application Crew Lead performs safe and effective application of lagoon effluent to maintain system at manageable levels. Coordinates efforts of Land Application Crew. Performs any combination of the following tasks to ensure compliance and to reduce liability.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
B level CAFO certification required
Valid Drivers license
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Email.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Must be dependable by fulfilling what you consent to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice
Must know and do what is expected – be responsible
Must have the ability to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it

Nice To Haves

Wastewater certification preferred

Responsibilities

Abides by the three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation
Interprets company policy and specifications to workers and enforces safety regulations
Operates application equipment in accordance with SOP’s, State regulations and training guides
Supervises daily activities of multiple fulltime associates
Performs maintenance of equipment
Performs testing on lagoon, soil, instream and storm waters as required
Provides information for reports as required
Coordinates the daily tasks and monitors performance of Land Application Crew
Documents work order information in a timely manner
Responds quickly to issues to minimize risk
Reviews and updates field notebooks
Updates application maps daily
Follows biosecurity
Participates in Special Projects as needed
Demonstrates punctuality by showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time
Demonstrates flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of authorities
Must be truthful by accurately reporting past facts to earn future trust
Assists other workers in a variety of duties
Complies with all MSI components – to include but not limited to: EMS, IPS and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.