Powerwasher (Paxton, NE)

The Maschhoffs, the largest family-owned hog production network in North America, is currently hiring a day shift Power Washer at the Paxton NE Truck Wash.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

 Typical Duties of a Power washer include:

• Flush the inside of a livestock trailer using a 1” high volume hose.
• Power wash the entire trailer including gates, ramps, ceilings, I-beams and floors with a turbo tip power washer.
• Inspects the truck/trailers for cleanliness and any defects that may affect the safety of the animals and reports any defects to the Truck wash Supervisor.
• Complies with all company requirements on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports all accidents and/or work related injuries (regardless of severity) to the appropriate manager including Safety Team. Effectively communicates with team members and managers.
• Effectively communicates with team members and managers.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Work Environment

• Personnel may spend 20% to 40% of their time outdoors exposed to potentially difficult environmental conditions.
• Personnel may spend 80% to 90% of their time kneeling or stooping over.
• Personnel may be subject to irregular work schedules, temperature and weather extremes, tight schedules, and other stresses related to washing large commercial motor vehicle.
• While washing, operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced in normal conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required

Experience

No experience required. One year power washing experience is a plus.

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $16.50-$19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 1) Knowledge of:

• Bio-Security precautions relating to pork production facilities.
• Transport power washer SOP.

2. Skill in:

• Washing equipment with high powered washers
• Hooking/unhooking various commercial Trucks/trailer units raise and lower the landing gear, operate the 5th wheel release lever.
• Climbing ladders of different design to access locations.
• Manually handling material and equipment requiring a lifting/handling force up to 50-75 pounds.

3)  Ability to:

• Lift & pulling up to 50 to 75 pounds
• Ability to handle exposure dust, noise, odors, and temperature extremes.
• Operate power washer
• Stand / stoop and remain alert for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours with a 1 hour break.
• Perform squatting, kneeling, bending and climbing during the wash process.
• Properly enter and exit the vehicle’s 10 to 20 times per day. Trailer exit and entry is achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Use a shovel to move and/or clean a load of material.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls.
• Spend at least 10% of the day standing and 90% of the day working on surfaces such as concrete, metal and on slippery and wet surfaces.

Physical Demands

Activity                                                                      Percent of time

Under 20%        20% to 40%       41% to 70%        Over 70%

Visual Activity ( Seeing )				X
Hearing *		X
Speaking *		X
Climbing	X
Heavy Lifting	X
Manual Dexterity			X
Pushing/Pulling	X
Standing				X
Walking				X

*Includes on telephone