Environmental Resource Technician

Job Purpose

The ERM Team Member will assist the Environmental Supervisor in the daily monitoring of lagoons and lagoon levels. Assists in the maintenance of equipment associated with the lagoons such as sprinklers, pumps and motors.

About Us

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork, and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist coordinators in pumping procedures including paperwork and scheduling.
• Oversee routine maintenance on company equipment.
• Apply extensive knowledge on sprinkler system and troubleshooting on irrigation motors.
• Ability to trouble shoot and knowledge on small motors.
• Set up pumping equipment including but not limited to moving pipe, setting up risers, setting up reel rains and motors.
• Preform soil, water and lagoon effluent sampling at company sites.
• Operate machinery for solids separation and compost process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or 1-3 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred. Ability to write simple correspondence preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred but not necessary.
• A valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays - Live Operations.
• Earned Time Off & Company Holidays - Plant Operations.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee pork purchase program.

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.