CF
Sanitation Technician - Kansas, IL
full-time•Edgar County
About this role
Looking for an exciting career in biosecurity that provides essential support to one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States? Christensen Farms is hiring Sanitation Technicians. These opportunities are full-time, benefit earning positions.
Description:
Ensure all trucks and trailers are washed in a timely manner in accordance with all biosecurity procedures and guidelines. Involves working in wet conditions while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and climbing in and out of trailers repeatedly.
Duties:
- Proper cleaning and disinfecting of livestock trailers
- Cleaning of pits and wash bays
- Washing of clothes and towels
- Communicate effectively with the Truck Wash Supervisor and other Wash and dry bay Staff
- Follow all wash Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform light duty maintenance as needed
- Inform Truck Wash Supervisor of equipment issues
- Suggest, plan, and implement Standard Operating Procedures
- Assist in providing a safe work environment
- Provide feedback to Truck Wash Supervisor
- Assist Truck Wash Supervisor in ordering supplies to maintain appropriate inventory
- Care and maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
Position requires a minimum lifting ability of 50 lbs. Ideal candidates will be dependable, able to learn new tasks and follow directions, and work with minimal supervision. Position requires strong attention to detail.
Schedule:
Full time - Day time hours with occasional overtime.
Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.
What you'll do
- The primary duties involve ensuring all trucks and trailers are washed and disinfected in a timely manner according to biosecurity guidelines, which includes cleaning pits, wash bays, and handling laundry.
About Christensen Farms
Founded in 1974 as a small family operation, Christensen Farms is now a leading producer and processor of high quality pork products with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. Marketing nearly 4 million market pigs per year, Christensen Farms is also the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods, LLC. Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, Triumph Foods is a leading processor of pork products for both the domestic and global marketplace. Through Triumph Foods, Triumph members own 50 percent of Daily’s Premium Meats, a further pork processing company specializing in premium bacon, ham and other pork products.
Offering a highly collaborative and professional work environment along with endless opportunities for development and growth, learn how you can combine your passion with a growing career at Christensen Farms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Sanitation Technician - Kansas, IL do at Christensen Farms?
As a Sanitation Technician - Kansas, IL at Christensen Farms, you will: the primary duties involve ensuring all trucks and trailers are washed and disinfected in a timely manner according to biosecurity guidelines, which includes cleaning pits, wash bays, and handling laundry..
Is the Sanitation Technician - Kansas, IL position at Christensen Farms remote?
The Sanitation Technician - Kansas, IL position at Christensen Farms is based in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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