Location: Beardstown,IL, USA
DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY: Farm HandThe farm hand will perform maintenance on irrigation rigs and farm equipment; operate heavy equipment to maintain the grounds, berms and farm; loadout sludge; perform weekly and monthly berm inspections including checks for seepage, vegetation control, erosion and pest control and perform general maintenance and general duties of the Environmental Department. General department safety must be top priority as well as conformance with JBS standards including standard operating procedures (SOPs). The farm hand must be able to work well as a team but also independently and must help drive best management practices (BMP) regarding environmental impacts and waste streams.WORK CONDITIONSWork 40+ hours per week in outdoor environment, with ability to work on all shifts.Regular exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather related aspects, loud noise, water treatment and chemicals, machinery and vehiclesREQUIREMENTSValid driver's licenseMechanical skillsExperience operating heavy equipmentKnowledge of farm related practicesSelf-motivatedStrong time management skillsComfortable working independently and as a teamAttention to detailPreferred QualificationsWastewater treatment experienceEnvironmental regulatory knowledgeExpectationsWe are all management and a team and should be taking care of items as they are found. Do not report and expect someone else to fix. Fix yourself. If you need help fixing something, get with supervisor.Report all items fixed at the end of the day to supervisor.Look at all processes in wastewater and make sure items are taken care of. Do not report and expect someone else to fix.Slow down and pay attentionTake a big picture approachJBS is an EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled