Truck Wash Manager

Passel Farms•Osceola, IA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for washing and disinfecting of tractors and trailers used to haul livestock through implementation of established production procedures.

Requirements

Must be minimum of 18 years old.
Ability to work effectively and proactively with a variety of personalities.
Ability to be a team player and assist other areas as needed.
Must have strong cleanliness habits at all times.
Detailed and organized.
Ability to read and write to comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must display a professional image through verbal communication and actions.
Class A CDL (required for wean coverage).

Nice To Haves

Driving experience with CDL

Responsibilities

Lead power washing staff, actively participating in truck washing as lead washer and coordinating other wash staff’s activities.
Manage staffing and work schedules, including absences due to vacations, illness, etc.
Model, teach, and reinforce proper washing practices and general Bio-security, including basic truck washing duties, truck parking, truck wash security, job safety, recordkeeping, and environmental/waste management issues.
Schedule and lead staff meetings; oversee staff activities.
Perform problem solving, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action; ensure accurate and timely documentation and submission of related paperwork.
Teach, model, and reinforce company values, business guidelines and procedures, desired work behaviors, and job safety practices.
Maintain a safe work environment; hold washing staff accountable to safe work practices.
Work with Human Resources to interview and select washing staff, train/develop staff.
Orient washing staff to their work-site and job, complete applicable training/paperwork.
Support staff by teaching necessary skills, evaluating job performance, and directing and coaching on improving job performance.
Hold truck washers accountable for their performance to established wash standards.
Develop a thorough understanding of bio-security rules and ensure compliance with all bio-security standards involving the truck wash.
Ensure proper sequencing of truck washes based on wash schedule and bio-security rules.
Manage work schedules per bio-security rules and to achieve best cost.
Monitor the truck washing system, identify operational problems.
Keep appropriate people informed of situations, problems, and concerns.
Perform general maintenance and repairs on facility and equipment.
Perform timely and accurate data collection.
Monitor proper functioning of machinery and equipment, including electrical, natural gas, water systems, monitoring system, power washers, tools, laundry machines, septic tanks, water lines, safety signs, and office equipment.
Purchase necessary operating supplies for truck wash via purchasing system.
Keep supervisor informed and updated.
Attend staff meetings as requested.
Assist HR/Supervisor with personnel issues such as payroll, benefits, and work comp.
Conduct/participate in annual performance appraisal and job description updates.
Abide by Passel Vehicle Use Policy for company vehicle use.
Ensure safe/legal operation and proper maintenance of company vehicle.
Provide wean coverage for drivers on vacation or sick based on biosecurity, including long haul drivers based on needs.
Undergo training on pig handling, loading and offloading process, and follow all DOT rules and regulations.