Truck Wash Technician/General Maint Tech

The truck wash technician is required to perform a wide variety of tasks to ensure that company vehicles are washed / sanitized, mechanically sound and ready for their next trip.

Essential Tasks include :

Vehicles Ready for Next Use

A. Monitors the shipping schedule and ensures that tasks are performed in such a way that trucks are ready as needed.

B. Maintains high appearance standard of vehicles / equipment by cleaning inside and out, washing using high pressure washer, manual scrubbing and other methods as needed.

C. Sanitizes cargo area on shipping vehicles using high pressure washer and sanitizing chemicals to ensure high health standards for our animals.

D. Follows proper handling, use and disposal of fluids / chemicals in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

E. Keeps vehicles / equipment available for use by inspecting and testing, completing preventive maintenance such as, oil changes, tire rotation, replacing filters, fueling vehicles, and topping off fluids.

Vehicles Moved

A. Safely moves vehicles and various equipment around the facility including heavy trucks and cargo vans.

B. Pulls large vehicles out and backs them into their storage location, backs up to loading docks to unload shipping crates and other items, pulls in and backs out of the wash bay, etc.

Documentation & Reporting

A. Properly documents the condition of vehicles / equipment at point of intake as well as any maintenance that is performed.

B. Reports any issues with a vehicle / equipment they are unable to correct to his / her supervisor.

C. Must advise supervisor if the continued operation of a vehicle or other equipment could be hazardous and should be removed from service.

D. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

General Maintenance Tasks may include :

• Perform various facility related general maintenance tasks as directed. To include but not limited to, mowing, trimming, plowing, hauling materials, operating equipment, provide support for various departments as needed, etc.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. installation and repairs.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Preserve all records as required by Marshall Farms and other regulatory agencies.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Follow and promote all safety polices for safe work environment for everyone.
• Always maintain a clean work area and encourage others to do the same

Requirements

Competency Requirements :

• Capable of effectively, consistently and efficiently performing essential tasks daily.
• Ability to work with others and independently.
• Basic mechanical ability related to automotive repair.
• Ability to safely drive various types of vehicles and equipment including manual, automatic, hydrostatic or other types of transmissions.
• Must be capable of backing up large vehicles safely using mirrors to loading docks or in / out of buildings.

Leadership Requirements : Individual will contribute to a productive and professional environment by setting a positive example and demonstrating enthusiasm, diligence, and ethical behavior and by taking responsibility for ones' actions and challenging oneself to continually improve and do quality work in a timely manner.

Work Conditions & Special Requirements

• Fast paced environment
• Work completed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions at all locations owned by Marshall Farms and its subsidiaries.
• Willingness to stay late, come back later at night, and come in early to meet trucking schedule requirements.
• Regular exposure to a variety of physical conditions, such as high noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high heat and humidity, working at various heights on ladders or other platforms, exposure to various chemicals, dirt, manure, etc.
• Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator on a routine basis while working with various chemicals like sanitizers for shipping vehicles, paint, etc.

Physical Requirement :

• Ability to wash shipping vehicles from the ground level, from ladders or other raised platforms including the top roof of a shipping truck.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to stand, kneel, lay under vehicles / equipment, work with arms above head for long periods of time.

Mental Requirement : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and various levels of management if needed. Ability to apply problem solving skills and know when something is beyond one's capabilities and request help from other qualified employees when needed.

This position is an F2 with a pay range of $17.40 - $25.34 per hour

The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family

Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees.

Full-time employees receive :

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere.
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks / year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting (must be 18 or older to participate)
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary.
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000)
• Boot allowance (excludes office and barrier employees)
• $500 bonus for employee referrals

About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe - aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research.

In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets.

Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.

Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.