Sanitizer Truck/Trailer - Nights at Smithfield Foods in Waverly, VA

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Your Opportunity

Compensation starts pay $16.70 per hour, with an increase to $18.75 per hour after three months of employment.

The Sanitizer safely cleans interiors and exteriors of company vehicles to the standards defined by biosecurity policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Washes and sanitizes trucks and trailers.
• Cleans interiors and exteriors of cars and pickup trucks when required.
• Assists Sanitation Lead Person in maintaining washing equipment by properly cleaning and storing equipment.
• Follows the safety requirements of the Injury Prevention System (IPS).
• Abides by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by management.
• Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of management
• Works as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and goals.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental, biosecurity and safety laws and procedures.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor. Assist with grounds and facility upkeep by cutting grass, take out trash, and cleaning inside and outside the facility when required.
• Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.

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.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 60 hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to operate a tractor trailer inside the truck yard. Backing skills required to move trailers in and out of the wash bays.
• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Relocation Package Available

No

EEO 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, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.