LNM Technician Ruckman Albany

Smithfield Foods • Albany, MO

2d • 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 pays $20.35 per hour and requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. The technician must be available to work in emergency situations and obtain state spray applicator certification within one year of hire. The schedule averages 48 hours per week and may vary frequently; weekend, evening, and holiday work is required as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Previous experience with farm machinery or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Ability to work an average 48-hour week, which may vary frequently.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build respectful, positive working relationships.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED