Power Washer Specialist

Schwartz Farms Inc.; Mountain Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms Inc. is seeking a dedicated Pressure Washer Operator to clean surfaces within animal production facilities using a power washer. The role includes weekend work on a rotating schedule and adherence to biosecurity and safety procedures.

You will support in the breeding department every third weekend as needed. The position requires physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure washer safely to clean surfaces as directed.
• Use degreasers and cleaners per label instructions.
• Maintain schedule and report issues to supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report malfunctions.

Skills

Physical strength

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Position Objectives And Purpose

Operates power washer to remove all visible manure, dirt, debris, and staining on surfaces within animal production facilities, materials, and animal transportation vehicles. Also, support in the breeding department every third weekend.

Schwartz Farms Values

Humility

We seek to understand in order to better serve, grow and appreciate others.

• Seek to Understand. We seek out others' perspectives, actively listen, maintain an open mind, and respect different views.
• Embrace personal and professional growth. We acknowledge our limitations, and recognize our talents are gifts which come with the responsibility to develop and share with others.
• Serve Others. We serve with generous confidence. We are committed to bringing out the best in each other and prioritize shared success over individual ambition.
• Demonstrate gratitude. We express appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of others, past and present.

Care

We foster an environment of empathy, support and thoughtful actions that help others thrive.

• Build relationships. We take time to genuinely learn about the whole person, show empathy, and interact in ways that build long-term trust.
• Model respect. We aspire to be good stewards of the gifts we've been entrusted with: our families, team, animals, environment and communities.
• Communicate thoughtfully. We give and receive respectful, honest feedback to encourage development, knowing that caring for someone means sometimes having hard conversations.

Integrity

We strive to do the right thing, for the right reason, aligning words with actions and building trust.

• Do what is right. We ensure our decisions and actions are morally-sound and reflect our values.
• Be honest. We speak the truth constructively and with compassion.
• Honor commitments. We practice what we preach and do what we say.
• Build trust. We assume good intent in others, acknowledge our mistakes, and are genuine in all our interactions.

Discipline

We approach our work with intentionality, consistency and accountability.

• Demonstrate accountability. We follow through on our commitments.
• Practice self-discipline. We manage our time, energy and priorities with intention, organization, sound information and accountability. We lead with steadiness and objectivity.
• Create alignment. We collaborate intentionally across teams to ensure shared understanding of goals, clarity of purpose, utilization of skillsets and coordination of efforts.
• Serve courageously. We embrace work and conversations that strengthen our character and credibility. We demonstrate grit and resilience in difficult situations.

Excellence

We deliver results by relentlessly pursuing the best versions of ourselves, our work, our teams, our company and our communities.

• Drive performance. We build our legacy on maintaining high standards, continuous improvement, honoring past achievements and embracing new ideas.
• Develop talent. We challenge ourselves and others to develop capabilities, reach full potential and celebrate successes.
• Deliver results. We strive to exceed expectations, demonstrating initiative, creative problem-solving and ownership of outcomes.

POSITION:

Pressure Washer Operator

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Unit Manager

STATUS:

Exempt

Essential Functions

• Operate pressure washer machinery safely and effectively to clean a variety of surfaces as indicated by supervision.
• Use degreasers and/or removal chemicals as label recommends when requested by your supervision.
• Maintain established schedule as requested and provide feedback to improve schedule efficiency.
• Clean up debris and other waste materials from areas being washed.
• Carry out company biosecurity and safety procedures.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities, and ask questions if in doubt.
• Keep tools and equipment in good working order.
• Any other manual duties as directed by supervision.

Understand That Responsibilities As Power Washer Are As Follows

• Always wear eye protection while not at the farm's office or break room.
• Wear a safety shield or safety glasses while power washing, to always protect your eyes.
• Wear safety glasses or safety googles when disinfecting to protect eyes from disinfectant.
• Shut my power washer off when I am done power washing.
• To use the appropriate amount of power washer pumps while power washing according to the equipment I am using, as directed by supervision.
  • For example, power washer robots may need more than one pump.
• Provide general maintenance of power washing equipment:
  • Check oil on the power washer every day before washing or as directed by supervision.
  • Check the water filter once a week or as directed by supervision.
  • If using a power washer robot:
    • Set up the robot to wash as instructed by supervision.
    • Make sure that the twin hose won't be overly worn by an incorrect anchoring of the robot, as instructed by supervision.
    • Properly perform the robot daily cleaning and greasing, as instructed by supervision.
    • Properly perform the daily robot checklist as directed by supervision.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to supervision.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 Lbs.

Working Conditions And Environment

• Long hours standing and power washing
• Weekend and Holiday work rotations as established by the Site Manger will be required.
• During a typical 8-hour work day, it is anticipated the incumbent will be asked to demonstrate the following functional capacities:
  • Unlimited (67-100%): Stand/Walk, Lift/Carry: 1-10 lbs, Grasp Light/Heavy, and Wrist Repetition.
  • Frequent (34-66%): Kneel/Squat, Twist/Bend: Neck and Back, Reach Outstretched Arms, Lift/Carry: 11-20 lbs, Push/Pull: 1-20 lbs, Torque/Crimp, and Pinch.

Salary: $18 per hour