Farm Maintenance Coordinator - Sewer Crew

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits plans

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Production Utility Supervisor to manage and coordinate all utility operators across locations.

This role oversees financial performance, property management, and personnel management for assigned sites, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and animal welfare policies. The candidate will train and develop staff, participate in EMS, and be on-call for emergencies, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 or more years management experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to attain.
• Candidates must be able to lift 70lbs unassisted with full range of motion.
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday, 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.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to barn plugs or personnel shortages.
• Ability to utilize math to calculate performance for production and financial performance and to make decisions based on those calculations.
• Verbal and written communication skills to included making presentations to groups of various size.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Biosecurity.
• Follow the safety requirement of the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and take an active role in the processes of the management system.
• Follow the Company’s animal welfare policies.
• Evaluate utility operators’ performance and outline plans and timelines for improvement.
• Develop company employees into improved production and procedural compliance as needed.
• Responsible for participation in the EMS and being in compliance with and enforcing all environmental laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Takes an active role in the development of, training of employees and the implementation of all management systems as appropriate.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.
• Unplugging, cleaning, and PMing sewer discharge lines.
• Using sewer camera to identify plugs in lines.
• Complete preventive maintenance on sewer equipment.
• Candidate will work in all weather conditions.
• Use hand tools as needed.
• Required to be on 24-hour a day emergency call out, including weekends and holidays.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Training & coaching

Communication

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Time management

On-call readiness

Mathematical ability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Company Information

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – 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 our Core Four values - 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.

Your Opportunity Manages and coordinates production of all utility operators.

Responsible for the financial performance, property management, and personnel management of all assigned locations.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Core Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Biosecurity.
• Follow the safety requirement of the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and take an active role in the processes of the management system.
• Follow the Company’s animal welfare policies.
• Evaluate utility operators’ performance and outline plans and timelines for improvement.
• Develop company employees into improved production and procedural compliance as needed.
• Responsible for participation in the EMS and being in compliance with and enforcing all environmental laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Takes an active role in the development of, training of employees and the implementation of all management systems as appropriate.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.
• Unplugging, cleaning, and PMing sewer discharge lines.
• Using sewer camera to identify plugs in lines.
• Complete preventive maintenance on sewer equipment.
• Candidate will work in all weather conditions.
• Use hand tools as needed.
• Required to be on 24-hour a day emergency call out, including weekends and holidays.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 or more years management experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to attain.
• Candidates must be able to lift 70lbs unassisted with full range of motion.
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday, 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.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to barn plugs or personnel shortages.
• Ability to utilize math to calculate performance for production and financial performance and to make decisions based on those calculations.
• Verbal and written communication skills to included making presentations to groups of various size.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Farm Managers on multiple company sites as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and 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. Must be able to climb over, under, and around penning. Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning and inside pens with animals. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs on a limited basis. Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position. Must be able to operate a high-pressure washing system. Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

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.

Company Culture

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. Good food. Responsibly. is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Benefits & Programs

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training through LinkedIn Learning to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

About Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

Brands & Social Media

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.