Powerwasher; Paxton, NE

Description

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.

• 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.
• Inspect the truck/trailers for cleanliness and any defects that may affect the safety of the animals and report any defects to the Truck Wash Supervisor.
• Comply with all company requirements on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report all accidents and/or work‑related injuries (regardless of severity) to the appropriate manager including Safety Team. Effectively communicate with team members and managers.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

• 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 vehicles.
• While washing, operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced in normal conditions.

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

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

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

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 401(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 of bio‑security precautions relating to pork production facilities.
• Knowledge of transport power washer SOP.
• Skill in washing equipment with high‑powered washers.
• Skill in hooking/unhooking various commercial trucks/trailers, raising and lowering the landing gear, operating the 5th wheel release lever.
• Skill in climbing ladders of different design to access locations.
• Skill in manually handling material and equipment requiring a lifting/handling force up to 50‑75 pounds.
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 to 75 pounds.
• Ability to handle exposure to dust, noise, odors, and temperature extremes.
• Ability to operate a power washer.
• Ability to stand, stoop and remain alert for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours with a 1‑hour break.
• Ability to perform squatting, kneeling, bending and climbing during the wash process.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to use a shovel to move and/or clean a load of material.
• Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls.
• Ability to 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.

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.