What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Sanitation Technician position at Select Genetics?
POSITION: Maintenance & Sanitation Technician
DEPARTMENT: Logistics / Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Maintenance Shop Foreman
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time or part-time position (dependent on the current need of the company)
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for implementing and maintaining the delivery equipment sanitation program for Select Genetics – Logistics and Transportation. Duty hours in 5 variable days as required, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (South Division as needed Monday through Saturday)
GENERAL EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with supervisor and peers in building an effective team
- Recognize problems with assignments and advise supervisor immediately
- Possess an understanding of the poultry industry and the company's role in the production
- Present a positive and professional image of the company
- Exhibit courtesy and professionalism in everything you do
- Follow all specified operational and safety procedures of the company
KEY TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate as a Non-CDL driver in operating equipment through the yard, wash bay, and maintenance shop floor (operation of equipment contingent on successful training completion and limited to company-owned property and grounds
- Hot water washout and rinse of breeder, poult, and egg delivery equipment
- Additional sanitation of breeder, poult, and egg delivery equipment as required
- Monitor the serviceability of poult trailer filters and change out as required
- Check for proper installation and serviceability of trailer environmental data recording devices. Report deficiencies to the Shop Foreman for required repairs
- Conduct weekly inventories of required on-hand sanitation supplies (soap, Virocid, BioGel, Decon 7, Zep-a-Lume) and report product needs to Shop Foreman for immediate stock replenishment
- Conduct daily serviceability inspections on sanitation equipment to ensure proper operation (spray wands, hoses, ramps, respirators, PPE). Report deficiencies to the Shop Foreman for immediate repair or replacement
- Assist in the implementation of weekly diagnostic specimen collection (air plates, blood plates, AGAR plating, swabbing) as needed. Process specimens for immediate transport to the nearest company diagnostic laboratory
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Does not own or operate around backyard poultry operations off-duty
- Experience with cleaning chemicals preferred
- Must be able to stand, bend, squat, reach, grasp, push, and pull for extended periods. Limited climbing is required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs short distances
- Valid Drivers License Is Required
Salary : $16
