Sanitation Lead Nevada Truck Wash

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect and accountability, and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

About the role

Hourly Rate: $21.25

Lead Sanitizer will assist with leading the crew at company truck/trailer wash facilities. Lead all efforts regarding the safe and timely scheduling, washing of truck and trailers performing the following duties personally or through other sanitizers.

Responsibilities

• Assures all Live Haul units are washed and disinfected based on current bio-security procedures and within the scheduled turnaround times.
• Coordinates scheduling changes with facilities.
• Coordinate number of washes for the next day.
• Maintains properly trained personnel, adequate equipment and facilities.
• Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety, rules, and governmental regulations.
• Responsible for understanding the Injury Prevention System and all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements.
• Ensures trailer cleanliness through training, inspection, and resolution of problems.
• Ensures biosecurity with cross traffic with live haul.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of the truck wash/baker facility.
• Coordinates scheduling with transportation supervisor.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have current valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the swine industry preferred.
• Must have excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be familiar with computer use and information systems.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans that are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ability to follow bio-security procedures.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and participate in the injury prevention system.
• Ability to read and write English.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to use power washer and clean/sanitize trucks.
• Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust and odors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work under stress.
• Must be able to tolerate hot and noisy conditions.