Manure Tech

Daybreak Foods; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods in Michigan is seeking a hands-on equipment/maintenance role focused on composting operations and manure management. You will assist in manure drying, storage, and related activities under the Production Supervisor's direction.

The role requires basic maintenance, operation of tractors and skid loaders, and adherence to safety and documentation procedures. AHS training and a flexible schedule may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in production agricultural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Request safety supplies, materials, parts to the designated procurement stakeholder.
• Prepare for DNR or customer audits with proper procedures and documents.
• Ensure security of chickens and premises by keeping facility doors locked.
• Properly dispose of mortality by incineration.
• Complete and document preventive maintenance and daily tasks.
• Perform manure removal functions.
• Perform preventive maintenance for compost buildings.
• Safely operate equipment including skid loader.
• Understand daily compost activities and procedures.
• Maintain loading and compost turning times and schedules.
• Manage manure stacking to maximize space.
• Oversee cleaning/housekeeping of manure sheds.
• Perform weekly compost inventories.
• Comprehend and execute the manure management program.
• Obtain licensing for job specific duties.
• Perform pre-operation inspections on all vehicles and equipment with documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed

Organized

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tractor operation

Skid loader operation

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance/flexible schedule

Basic math

Education

High School diploma / GED

1 year production agricultural experience

Tools

Tractor

Skid loader

Farm equipment

Job description

The starting rate for this position is $21.36, incremental increases are earned through developing skills and qualifications.

Summary

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, complete minor to major equipment repairs and assist in composting manure from Production buildings. Individual will be responsible for all manure drying, conveying, and storage on the complex.

Key Responsibilitie

• Request needed safety supplies, material, parts, etc. to designated department procurement stakeholder
• Prepared for DNR or customer audit at all times with proper procedures and documents for all activities
• Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all facility doors locked to protect birds from predators, external climate and unauthorized personnel
• Properly dispose of mortality by means of incineration
• Perform the completion and documentation of all preventative maintenance, special projects and daily maintenance needs in a timely fashion
• Perform manure removal functions
• Perform preventive maintenance for compost buildings
• Safely operate required equipment and tools including skid loader and other equipment on an as needed basis and conduct proper maintenance
• Understand daily compost activities and procedures
• Maintain proper loading, compost turning times, and schedules
• Manage manure stacking to maximize space
• Oversee cleaning/housekeeping of manure sheds
• Perform weekly compost inventories
• Comprehend and execute the manure management program
• Obtain licensing for job specific duties
• Perform pre-operation inspection on all vehicles and equipment (complete documentation as required)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred
• 1 year experience in production agricultural environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be self-directed
• Must be organized
• Ability to track and document all activities with correct forms and paperwork
• Skilled in trouble shooting failed equipment
• Skilled in operating tractors, skid loaders, and other basic farm equipment
• Ability to communicate so that others will understand both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of agricultural operations preferred
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Record of good attendance with a flexible schedule
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a team

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.

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