Field LNM Technician — Crop Management & Spraying

Smithfield Foods; King City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a LNM Technician to provide crop management and nutrient application to farmland in a sustainable manner. You will help ensure field activities align with farm stewardship policies and safety standards at our Missouri operations.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, routine maintenance, weather readings, and on-call duties for emergencies. A high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license are preferred, with willingness to obtain state spray applicator

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and speak the English language.
• Previous experience with farm machinery or heavy equipment - Ability to work alone.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 48 hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance which may include crawling under equipment or lying on the ground.
• Weed eating, spraying, side mowing, bush hogging, discing fields - Record keeping.
• Moving reels, pivots, linear, pumps, or other equipment.
• Driving tractor/mowers.
• Comply with all Safety (IPS), Bio-Security (BMS) and Environmental (EMS) management system’s rules and regulations.
• Daily rainfall readings, inspections.
• Facilitate spill recoveries with a trash pump.
• Winterize equipment.
• AerWaying, setting up pump and suction, and pumping/transferring water or effluent.
• Achieve certification with state as spray applicator within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations.

Skills

English language

Team collaboration

Instruction following

Ability to work long hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Mowers

Pumps

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a LNM Technician to provide crop management and nutrient application to farmland in a sustainable manner. You will help ensure field activities align with farm stewardship policies and safety standards at our Missouri operations.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, routine maintenance, weather readings, and on-call duties for emergencies. A high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license are preferred, with willingness to obtain state spray applicator