Manure Specialist
General Description: Responsible for the organization and application of our internal manure applying division within the company.
Preferred Job Requirements: Minimum 3+ years of manure application and experience in production agricultural with a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License, preferred and a clean driving record. This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Operate manure application and pump equipment safely and properly
- Lead the application of manure by:
- Directing overall workflow of operations based on field readiness
- Ensure proper rate of manure is applied
- Make certain manure toolbar functions as it should
- Ensure hose is moved efficiently to keep applicator moving
- Make sure hose is moved properly to prevent hose ruptures
- Troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
- Coordinate repairs services for issues beyond the teams abilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs on manure equipment
- Manage equipment maintenance schedules
- Provide operating directions to 2-3 seasonal workers when pumping manure
- Provide support to site operations as needed
- Assist in movement of pumps and hose from pit to pit and site to site
- Aid in troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Off season duties
- Equipment operation
- Washing machinery and preparing for storage
- Machinery maintenance and repair
- Hauling grain or bales with semi tractor and trailer
- Snow removal
- All other duties assigned by manager
Work Skill Requirements:
- Entrepreneurial, positive and innovative
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Willingness to work a nonstandard schedule during season
- Willingness to work within a team environment
- Work in various work settings such as but not limited to field, livestock site, warehouse, shop, etc. while being exposed to various climates
- Sit or stand for long periods of time
- Utilize tractors for moving materials
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