Manure Tech / Tecnico de Estiercol

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

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Manure Technician will organize and operate the day-to-day functions of the manure management program.

Key Responsibilities

• Run manure out of animal welfare houses (barns)
• Operate manure drying system
• Complete all operating schedules of manure belts, air blowers and manure storage
• Responsible for the 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 other team members such as 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

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 Education
• Maintenance experience (minimum two-years, preferred)
• Agricultural experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Well-rounded knowledge of maintenance techniques (knowledge of stick welding a plus)
• Capable of safe operation of required equipment and tools
• Skilled in lock-out/tag-out and other safety procedures
• Capacity to follow guidelines, safety rules, and policies (ie: animal husbandry)
• Competent operation of tractors, skid loaders and pay loaders may be needed
• Skilled with Microsoft Windows and file management (preferred)
• Ability to work as a team player to accomplish goals while remaining positive and encouraging to others