LNM Technician Ruckman Albany

Smithfield Foods•Albany, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The LNM Technician provides crop management and nutrient application to farmland in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The role also ensures outdoor activities meet Smithfield Hog Production Division’s farm appearance and stewardship policies. The position may involve other duties as assigned and requires availability for emergency situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to read and speak English.
Previous experience with farm machinery or heavy equipment.
Ability to work alone and follow instructions in standardized situations.
Ability to work an average of 48 hours per week; hours may vary frequently.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build respectful, positive working relationships.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear frequently.
Vision sufficient for close and distance vision and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, including work under equipment or on the ground.
Weed eat, spray, side mow, bush hog, and disc fields; maintain records.
Move reels, pivots, linear systems, pumps, and other equipment.
Drive tractors and mowers.
Follow Safety (IPS), Bio-Security (BMS), and Environmental (EMS) management system rules and regulations.
Take daily rainfall readings and conduct inspections.
Facilitate spill recovery using a trash pump.
Winterize equipment.
AerWay, set up pumps and suction, and pump or transfer water or effluent.
Obtain state spray applicator certification within one year of hire.
Be available to work in emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.