Manure Systems Technician: Maintenance & Operations

Daybreak Foods; Clearfield (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods in Iowa seeks a Manure Technician to coordinate daily manure management and maintenance in our facilities. Under supervision, you will run manure out of animal welfare houses, operate the drying system, and oversee belts, blowers and storage to keep animal care operations running smoothly.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, safety discipline, and teamwork with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintenance experience (minimum two years) preferred.
• Agricultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run manure out of animal welfare houses (barns).
• Operate manure drying system.
• Manage schedules for manure belts, air blowers and storage.
• Perform daily, preventative and predictive maintenance on manure system components.
• Track and document activities with proper forms and paperwork.
• Collaborate with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians and Maintenance Technicians to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist maintenance team on special projects as time allows.
• Clean and take inventory as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance basics

Stick welding

Safe equipment use

Lock-out/tag-out

Safety procedures

Animal husbandry rules

Tractor operation

Skid loaders

Pay loaders

Windows familiarity

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High School Education

Two+ years maintenance experience

Agricultural experience preferred

Job description

Daybreak Foods in Iowa seeks a Manure Technician to coordinate daily manure management and maintenance in our facilities. Under supervision, you will run manure out of animal welfare houses, operate the drying system, and oversee belts, blowers and storage to keep animal care operations running smoothly.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, safety discipline, and teamwork with Layer Animal Caretakers, Compost Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians.