Powerwasher (Louisville, IL)

About the Role

Position is a day-shift Power Washer at the Louisville, IL Truck Wash, part of The Maschhoffs, the largest family-owned hog production network in North America.

Responsibilities

• Flush the inside of livestock trailers using a 1” high-volume hose.
• Power wash entire trailers including gates, ramps, ceilings, I-beams, and floors with a turbo-tip power washer.
• Inspect trucks/trailers for cleanliness and defects that may affect animal safety; report defects to the Truck Wash Supervisor.
• Comply with all company requirements on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report all accidents and/or work-related injuries to the appropriate manager, including the Safety Team.
• Communicate effectively with team members and managers.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Work Environment

• 20% to 40% of time spent outdoors exposed to potentially difficult environmental conditions.
• 80% to 90% of time spent kneeling or stooping.
• Subject to irregular work schedules, temperature and weather extremes, tight schedules, and other stresses related to washing large commercial motor vehicles.
• Exposure to noise and vibration levels higher than typical conditions while washing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• No prior experience required; one year of power washing experience is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Bio-security precautions relating to pork production facilities.
• Transport power washer standard operating procedures (SOP).

Skill in:

• Washing equipment with high-powered washers.
• Hooking/unhooking various commercial trucks/trailer units, raising and lowering landing gear, operating the 5th wheel release lever.
• Climbing ladders of different designs to access locations.
• Manually handling material and equipment requiring lifting/handling force up to 50-75 pounds.

Ability to:

• Lift and pull up to 50 to 75 pounds.
• Handle exposure to dust, noise, odors, and temperature extremes.
• Operate a power washer.
• Stand, stoop, and remain alert for up to 11 hours with a 1-hour break.
• Perform squatting, kneeling, bending, and climbing during the wash process.
• Properly enter and exit vehicles 10 to 20 times per day using various step and handhold configurations.
• Use a shovel to move and/or clean material.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing controls.
• Spend at least 10% of the day standing and 90% working on surfaces such as concrete, metal, and slippery/wet surfaces.

Physical Demands

Activity Under 20% 20% to 40% 41% to 70% Over 70% Visual Activity (Seeing) X Hearing* X Speaking* X Climbing X Heavy Lifting X Manual Dexterity X Pushing/Pulling X Standing X Walking X

*Includes use of telephone.

Pay

Targeted pay range of $16.50–$19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Two dental coverage options, both covering three main types of expenses and preventative care at 100%.
• Group-rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance, plus voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Traditional pre-tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, immediately vested.
• 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) with payments dependent on company metrics.