Transport Biosecurity Technician (Valley City, IL)

The Maschhoffs • Jacksonville, IL

4d • 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 performing minor repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment. This role also involves inspecting vehicles for safety defects, tracking labor expenses, operating equipment, and washing/sanitizing semi-tractors and trailers. Adherence to biosecurity protocols and company core values is essential.

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

• Health insurance (PPO or HDHP)
• Dental insurance (two options)
• Vision insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Short Term Disability coverage
• Long Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan (traditional pre-tax and Roth)
• Company match on 401(k) contributions (first 4%)
• Paid time off
• Life event day
• Volunteer day
• Short Term Incentive Plan (STI)

What This Job Offers

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