Truck Wash Lead

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for washing and disinfecting of tractors and trailers used to haul livestock through implementation of established production procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads power washing staff: 
• Washing trucks – Actively participates in truck washing as lead washer as well as coordinating other wash staff’s activities
• Manages staffing and work schedules; manages absences due to vacations, illness, etc
• Models, teaches, and reinforces proper washing practices and general Bio-security including: Basic truck washing duties, Truck parking, Truck wash security, Job safety, Recordkeeping, Environmental/waste management issues
• Schedules and leads staff meetings; oversees staff activities
• Problem solving, conflict resolution, disciplinary action; Accurate and timely documentation and submission of related paperwork. 
• Teaches, models, and reinforces company values, business guidelines and procedures, desired work behaviors, and job safety practices
• Maintains a safe work environment; Holds washing staff accountable to safe work practices
• Trains and assists in hiring of staff:
• Works with Human Resources to interview and select washing staff, trains/develops staff
• Orients washing staff to their work-site and job, completes applicable training/paperwork
• Supports staff by teaching necessary skills, evaluating job performance, and directing and coaching on improving job performance
• Holds truck washers accountable for their performance to established wash standards
• Monitors washing systems: 
• Develops a thorough understanding of bio-security rules and ensures compliance with all bio-security standards involving the truck wash.
• Ensures proper sequencing of truck washes based on wash schedule and bio-security rules
• Manages work schedules per bio-security rules and to achieve best cost
• Monitors the truck washing system, identifies operational problems
• Keeps appropriate people informed of situations, problems, and concerns
• Performs general maintenance and repairs on facility and equipment
• Performs timely and accurate data collection
• Monitors proper functioning of machinery and equipment: 
• Electrical, natural gas, water systems and monitoring system
• Power washers, tools, equipment, laundry machines, etc.
• Septic tanks, water lines, safety signs, etc.
• Office equipment (i.e. phone, fax, time clock, computer (as applicable to truck wash)
• Purchases necessary operating supplies for truck wash via purchasing system
• Administration: 
• Keeps supervisor informed and updated
• Attends staff meetings as requested
• Assists HR /Supervisor with personnel issues such as payroll, benefits, work comp
• Conducts/participates in annual performance appraisal, job description updates
• Company vehicle use
• Abides by Passel Vehicle Use Policy 
• Safe/legal operation of company vehicle
• Ensure proper maintenance of vehicle.
• Wean coverage: 
• This role also requires a driver to have class A CDL. Provide coverage for drivers that are on vacation or sick based on biosecurity, including long haul driver based on needs. 
• Training on pig handling, loading and offloading process, and follow all DOT rules and regulations. 

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Driving experience with CDL preferred. Must be minimum of 18 years old.
• Work effectively and proactively with a variety of personalities. 
• Ability to be a team player and assist other areas as needed. 
• Must have strong cleanliness habits at all times. 
• Detailed and organized. 
• Ability to read and write to comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Must display a professional image through verbal communication and actions.