Land Application Crew Lead - Valley View

Smithfield Foods; Green Castle (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Land Application Crew Lead to supervise and coordinate lagoon effluent application, ensuring safe, compliant operations across the Crew. You will oversee daily tasks, monitor performance, and maintain equipment and records in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• B level CAFO certification required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Wastewater certification preferred.
• Dependable with ability to work flexibly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily tasks of Land Application Crew with supervision.
• Operates equipment per SOPs and regulations; maintains records.
• Reviews field notebooks and updates maps daily.
• Demonstrates safety, teamwork and accountability at all times.
• Responds quickly to issues to minimize risk and liability.
• Provides information for reports as required.
• Supervises multiple full-time associates and conducts training.
• Complies with EMS, IPS and Animal Well Being Policies.

Skills

Safety focus

Communication

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAFO certification (B level)

Wastewater certification (preferred)

Valid Driver's license

Tools

Database software

Internet software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Email

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.

Your Opportunity

The Land Application Crew Lead performs safe and effective application of lagoon effluent to maintain system at manageable levels. Coordinates efforts of Land Application Crew. Performs any combination of the following tasks to ensure compliance and to reduce liability.

Core Responsibilities

• Abides by the three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation
• Interprets company policy and specifications to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Operates application equipment in accordance with SOP's, State regulations and training guides
• Supervises daily activities of multiple fulltime associates
• Performs maintenance of equipment
• Performs testing on lagoon, soil, instream and storm waters as required
• Provides information for reports as required
• Coordinates the daily tasks and monitors performance of Land Application Crew
• Documents work order information in a timely manner
• Responds quickly to issues to minimize risk
• Reviews and updates field notebooks
• Updates application maps daily
• Follows biosecurity
• Participates in Special Projects as needed
• Demonstrates punctuality by showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time
• Demonstrates flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of authorities
• Must be truthful by accurately reporting past facts to earn future trust
• Assists other workers in a variety of duties
• Complies with all MSI components - to include but not limited to: EMS, IPS and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures

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 general education degree (GED), required.
• B level CAFO certification required
• Valid Driver's license
• Wastewater certification preferred
• Must be dependable by fulfilling what you consent to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice
• Must know and do what is expected – be responsible
• Must have the ability to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Email.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinates efforts of Land Application Crew.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, pressurized systems (air and/or water) and outside weather conditions including travel over rough terrain.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is regularly exposed to various chemicals, swine waste, and confined spaces.

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.