Powerwasher (Carlyle, IL)

The Maschhoffs

3d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Maschhoffs, the largest family-owned hog production network in North
America, is currently hiring a day shift Power Washer at the Carlyle, IL Truck
Wash.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required
• Knowledge of Bio-Security precautions relating to pork production facilities.
• Knowledge of Transport power washer SOP.
• Skill in Washing equipment with high powered washers
• Skill in Hooking/unhooking various commercial Trucks/trailer units raise and lower the landing gear, operate the 5th wheel release lever.
• Skill in Climbing ladders of different design to access locations.
• Skill in Manually handling material and equipment requiring a lifting/handling force up to 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to Lift & pulling up to 50 to 75 pounds
• Ability to handle exposure dust, noise, odors, and temperature extremes.
• Ability to Operate power washer
• Ability to Stand / stoop and remain alert for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours with a 1 hour break.
• Ability to Perform squatting, kneeling, bending and climbing during the wash process.
• Ability to Properly enter and exit the vehicle’s 10 to 20 times per day. Trailer exit and entry is achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Ability to Use a shovel to move and/or clean a load of material.
• Ability to Occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls.
• Ability to Spend at least 10% of the day standing and 90% of the day working on surfaces such as concrete, metal and on slippery and wet surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• One year power washing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Flush the inside of a livestock trailer using a 1” high volume hose.
• Power wash the entire trailer including gates, ramps, ceilings, I-beams and floors with a turbo tip power washer.
• Inspects the truck/trailers for cleanliness and any defects that may affect the safety of the animals and reports any defects to the Truck wash Supervisor.
• Complies with all company requirements on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports all accidents and/or work related injuries (regardless of severity) to the appropriate manager including Safety Team. Effectively communicates with team members and managers.
• Effectively communicates with team members and managers.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees