Job Summary:
The Farm Nutrient Equipment Operator & Spreader manages the litter in the manure barns including placement, turning, and drying, blending, and taking samples to monitor quality and process effectiveness.
Operates loaders, spreaders, and other equipment to unload, manage inventory, blend fertilizer, load trucks and spread manure when fields are available to spread.
Ensures product quality, equipment maintenance and overall equipment efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates spreading equipment in a way that ensures fields are spread in a quality and efficient manner
Tracks loads, calculates total tons, checks and marks fields, and guides trucks to proper locations
Coordinates spreading schedule with Scale house and customer to optimize the spreader path
Inspects and performs routine maintenance checks
Transport supplies and equipment from location to location
Operates pay-loader in field to load spreader
Assists as needed during spring and fall fertilizer seasons with equipment moving and maintenance
Operates a front-end loader to move product and/or load trucks
Handles the blending of materials used for composting of spent hens and mortality
Performs other functions including site and equipment maintenance as defined by the supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work significant overtime from September through February
Overnight travel up to 30% from September through February
DNR applicators license or willing to pursue
Ability to communicate with farmers and have base knowledge of farming
Mechanical and heavy equipment knowledge
Ability to drive tractors, front-end loaders, pay-loaders, skid loaders, scat machine and fertilizer spreaders
Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere, and equipment
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
Independent Self Starter/Team Player
Attention to detail
Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
Intermediate English: speaking, reading, and writing
Mathematical skills: General Arithmetic/Basic Algebra/Percentages/Fractions
Preferred:
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license, CDL or other DOT qualifications for operation of a commercial motor vehicle
Fine Motor Skills
Computer Skills: Touch screen, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet
Equipment:
Hard hat/Helmet/Hearing protection/ Safety glasses/Respirator mask/Harness for protection
Trucks/ Tractor/Front-end Loader/Pay-loader/Scat machine/Ground-keeping equipment
Hand tools/ Power tools
Large push broom, kitchen pull broom/Squeegee, floor mop/ High pressure wand/ Air hoses
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