Manure Systems Technician - Farm Operations & Maintenance

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a Manure Technician under the Production Supervisor to organize and operate the day-to-day manure management activities on our farm facilities in Wisconsin.

You will perform maintenance on belts, dryers and storage systems while coordinating with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians and Maintenance Technicians to ensure smooth operations, with overtime as required and a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Maintenance experience of at least two years preferred.
• Agricultural experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques; stick welding a plus.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment and tools.
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out safety procedures.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and animal husbandry policies.
• Experience operating tractors, skid loaders and pay loaders may be needed.
• Microsoft Windows and file management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run manure out of animal welfare houses (barns).
• Operate manure drying system.
• Complete daily operating schedules of manure belts, air blowers and storage.
• Perform daily, preventative and predictive maintenance for the manure system- bearings, chains, belts, etc.
• Track and document all activities (ie: running times) with correct forms and paperwork.
• Collaborate with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians and Maintenance Technicians (inside and outside) to ensure smooth operation of system.
• Work with other members of the maintenance department for special projects when time allows.
• Clean and take inventory when necessary.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance techniques

Lock-out/Tag-out

Team player

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Organization

Education

High School Education

Maintenance experience (2+ years)

Agricultural experience

Tools

Tractors

Skid loaders

Pay loaders

Windows

File management

Job description

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a Manure Technician under the Production Supervisor to organize and operate the day-to-day manure management activities on our farm facilities in Wisconsin.

You will perform maintenance on belts, dryers and storage systems while coordinating with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians and Maintenance Technicians to ensure smooth operations, with overtime as required and a strong emphasis on safety.