Transport Biosecurity Technician (Valley City, IL)

The Maschhoffs • Jacksonville, IL

5d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Biosecurity Technician is responsible for ensuring biosecurity requirements are met for livestock trailers, assisting with livestock trailer movements, performing housekeeping duties, managing shop inventory, and conducting repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment. This role also involves inspecting vehicles for safety defects, tracking labor expenses, operating equipment, and adhering to all biosecurity protocols and company core values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• CDL required
• Knowledge of vehicles and their related mechanical systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations and company policies
• Knowledge of biosecurity protocols
• Skill in vehicle repair and maintenance
• Skill in electrical repairs
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Operate biodri to ensure biosecurity requirements are met for livestock trailers.
• Assist with movement of livestock trailers from location to location to meet transport needs.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees and to ensure adherence to biosecurity.
• Manage shop inventory, including inventory tracking and ordering and sourcing parts and supplies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles, tractors, and other Company owned vehicles.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, livestock trailers, and equipment and truck wash related facilities such as separators, pumps, power doors, and the biodri.
• Inspect tractors and trailers for any defects that may affect safety.
• Track labor expenses through use of spreadsheets and software to allocate costs to the proper department.
• Operate equipment such as a skid steer or forklift.
• Wash and sanitize all aspects of semi tractors and trailers using a high volume hose.
• Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
• Perform all duties in adherence to biosecurity protocols.

Benefits

• 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