LNM Technician - Crop Care & Sprays Specialist

Smithfield Foods; Lucerne (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a LNM Technician to perform crop management and nutrient application across farmland in a sustainable, safety-forward environment. You will help ensure farm appearance and stewardship policies are met while supporting operations within the Hog Production Division.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to operate farm equipment, follow instructions, and adapt to varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, with on-call duties as needed.

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. - Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work 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 proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Farm machinery experience

Teamwork

Ability to work long hours

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a LNM Technician to perform crop management and nutrient application across farmland in a sustainable, safety-forward environment. You will help ensure farm appearance and stewardship policies are met while supporting operations within the Hog Production Division.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to operate farm equipment, follow instructions, and adapt to varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, with on-call duties as needed.