Description
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
Enter data into DBF spreadsheets
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
