Manure Tech II

Overview

Manure Tech II role at Daybreak Foods, Inc. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, 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 Responsibilities

• Request needed safety supplies, material, parts, etc. to designated department procurement stakeholder
• Prepare 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

Education And / or Experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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 with 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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