Truck Wash Manager

Iowa Select Farms; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms in Iowa Falls is seeking a Lead Dryer Operator for the Wash Facility. You will direct wash flow, supervise trailer movement, and ensure biosecurity and routine maintenance. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Wash Facility Supervisor.

The position requires operating a semi-tractor, performing inspections, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Agricultural background and/or knowledge of Industry preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead dryer operator; ensure timely flow of trailers from washes into the dryers and out, and parked appropriately.
• Drive semi-tractor and trailer on grounds to move in/out of dryer bays and in the parking lot as needed.
• Assist in ensuring cleanliness levels and inspection of all trailers, semi-tractors, and supply trucks post-wash and dry.
• Ensure facilities, trailers, and vehicles are stocked with supplies and function properly.
• Conduct quality audits via the Safety Culture app as required by management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Lead role for dryer operations, shag operations, and trailer parking at the Iowa Falls Wash Facility. This includes but is not limited to directing wash flow, tractor and trailer inspections, general biosecurity, ad hoc maintenance, and caretaking as needed. This is a full-time position, and reports to the Wash Facility Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works split shift Approximately 1000-1800 at Iowa Falls Inner Sanctum Wash
• Lead dryer operator, responsible for ensuring timely flow of trailers from the washes, into the dryers, and out and parked appropriately
• Drive semi-tractor and trailer on grounds to move in and out of dryer bays and in the parking lot as needed.
• Assists in ensuring proper cleanliness levels and inspection of all trailers, semi-tractors, and supply trucks post-wash and dry.
• Ensure facilities, trailers, and all vehicles are equipped with supplies and function properly.
  • General supplies and disinfectants; wood shavings in dryers
  • Proper Equipment (sort boards, paddles, etc) for loading and unloading pigs
  • Ability to readily identify equipment repair needs and report up-stream
  • Assist in Dryer Maintenance when needed
• Conduct quality audits via the Safety Culture app as required by management.

COMPANY VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
  • Our Animals
  • Our People
  • Our Environment
  • Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote:
  • Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  • Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others.
  • Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
  • Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism.
• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Health and Care team in a timely manner if an incident occurs
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures
• To maintain biosecurity standards, employees working on a farm are prohibited from cohabitating with employees from other production departments or support teams that access farms other than those assigned to their department.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Work ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Respect
• Communication
• Accountability
• Ability to learn and teach

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dryer Operators and/or some management of contracted personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is performed indoors and outdoors.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in extreme outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• The environment you will be working in can have nuisance levels of gases and dust, particularly in the winter months.

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds and climb in and out of trailers that are 48 inches in height.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is an on-site position requiring all daily job duties to be performed in person at designated Iowa Select Farms locations, including office, warehouse, and farm sites, based on business needs and company policy.
• This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Expected days and hours of operation include day-shift hours Monday-Fridays
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.

TRAVEL

• Local travel might be occasionally required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Agricultural background and/or knowledge of Industry is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.