What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADU Driver - Coffey position at Smithfield Foods?
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Responsible for all jobs outside of the farm to include but not limited to dead removal, mowing, baiting, trash removal, etc. The work area will be outside year around and require the operation of a pickup truck, bobcat, and semi-tractor. This position will require a valid driver’s license with the possibility of becoming CDL certified.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensures that dead disposal is completed according to the proper procedures and biosecurity flow while, A) Adhering to proper biosecurity measures, B) Maintaining a time schedule and/or routine, and C) Following safety procedures at all times.
- Ensures that vehicles (inside and out), winch, trailers, and other equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and disinfected daily.
- Responsible for basic farm maintenance and preventative maintenance duties.
- Responsible for checking feed, water, and environment of the isolation/depots.
- Ensures that bail is maintained in all bait boxes for the complex.
- Ensures that site aesthetics are kept to the highest standards.
- Aids LNM with pumping or other LNM related activities and repots all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
- Responsible for daily trash removal.
- Maintains regular communication with farm (reports, feedback, etc.) to ensure good customer-supplier relationship.
- Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
- Reads and understands company’s emergency notification process and is responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
- Performs other duties as defined by manager.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous livestock handing helpful.
- Ability to do hard physical labor.
- Strong commitment to teamwork.
- Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
- Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
- Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
- Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
- Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- After CDL certification, responsible for all animal movements for the complex.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to walk, stoop, bend, hear, lift up to 100 pounds, climb, perform repetitive motions, see and distinguish colors.
- Regular exposure to live and sometimes dead hogs.
- Regular exposure to extreme conditions inside and outside.
- Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles.
- Exposure to noise levels that can fluctuate between moderate and high decibels.
- Occasional work will be performed in high places.
Careers and Benefits
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
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About Smithfield Foods
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
