Farm Maintenance - Sewer Crew

Sfdbrands; Princeton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Farm Maintenance Technician to join our operations in Missouri. You will follow biosecurity policies, support animal welfare, and perform preventive maintenance on sewer systems and related equipment.

The role requires a CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain one, a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 70 lbs, and availability for an average 45-hour week, including weekends and holidays. On-call emergency work is required.

Qualifications

• CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs unassisted.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Average 45 hours/week; may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• On-call for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and implement policies related to biosecurity.
• Follow animal welfare and safety procedures, including SIPS.
• Perform preventive maintenance and operate sewer equipment.
• Be on 24-hour emergency call with weekends and holidays.
• Work in all weather conditions and use hand tools as needed.

Skills

CDL with tanker endorsement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Have a seat at our table. 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.

Farm Maintenance Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Biosecurity.
• Follow the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures.
• Follow the safety requirement of the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS).
• Responsible for participation in the EMS and being in compliance with all laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• 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

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to attain.
• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 70lbs unassisted with full range of motion.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• 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 barn plugs or personnel shortages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance.
• The employee will regularly work at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to climb over, under, and around penning when needed.
• Walk in or around uneven terrain.
• 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.

IndSPR-Hog Relocation Package Available

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.

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.

Smithfield is proud to offer 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, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

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. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high‑quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield,Eckrichand 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.