LNM Tech - Ruckman - Albany

Your Opportunity

The LNM Technician provides crop management and nutrient application to farmland areas in an environmentally sound and sustainable fashion. Ensures all outdoor activities are completed to satisfy Smithfield Hog Production Division's commitment to farm appearance and stewardship policies.

Core Responsibility

• 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.

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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