Farm Maintenance

Michael Foods; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Le Sueur, MN is seeking a manure removal technician responsible for maintaining and repairing manure removal equipment and related cages on farm sites.

This role requires adherence to safety practices, preventative maintenance, and collaboration with drivers and house staff to minimize downtime. You will perform basic fabrication using welding tools, move birds as required, and ensure cleanliness and adherence to GMPs, quality standards, and animal welfare guidelines in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and write basic notes.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manure removal equipment and cages as needed.
• Assist drivers and House People with maintenance issues.
• Move and relocate birds between cages while observing density guidelines.
• Perform fabrication work and use welding and power tools when required.
• Follow safety practices and GMPs to ensure product quality and personnel safety.
• Perform House Person duties as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Written communication

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

Business Unit Description

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in LeSueur, Minnesota is known as the Valley of the Jolly Green Giant. It lies along the Minnesota Rivera. LeSuuer is home to a historic downtown, variety of housing, great school district, fishing, apple orchard and friendly community

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains and operates manure removal equipment on farms by performing the following duties:

Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Works on scheduled days as directed in relation to production scheduling and or time volunteered for. This being in relation to attendance policy and/or guidelines.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on all manure removal equipment and/or individual cages as needed and/or directed.
• Assist drivers and/or House People with maintenance issues as needed and/or directed.
• May install new manure removal system as needed. This includes at times some fabrication work and use of welders, acetylene torches, various power tools and/or fabrication equipment.
• Moves and/or relocated loose birds in cages as needed to conduct repair work, returning them to their original cage location and/or a new one while observing bird density guidelines. (AWB).
• Repairs and replaces manure belts as needed using sonic welder, or other bonding application as directed.
• Regularly cleans all manure belts, pits, and sheds as needed not allowing excessive build-up of manure.
• Repairs all flooring and guardrails in and around all manure handling equipment to ensure safety standards are met.
• Regularly uses lock out tag-out devices when working on manure removal equipment to ensure accidents and/or equipment damage does not occur.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
• Responsible for minimizing loss and maximizing eqq quality within scope of position.
• Performs House Person duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• None required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• One- or three-months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Ability to reach and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving troubleshooting.

The pay range for this position is $19.89 to $24.99 per hour.