About this role
General Description
Responsible for the organization and application of our internal manure application division within the company.
Key Job Responsibilities
• Manage and train staff assigned to the manure application crew.
• Operate manure application and pump equipment safely and properly
• Testing and calibration of gas monitors before the start of the application season
• Lead the application of manure by:
• Directing overall workflow of operations based on field readiness
• Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for manure application.
• Ensure proper rate of manure is applied
• Make certain manure toolbar functions properly
• Ensure hose is moved efficiently to keep applicator moving
• Make sure hose is moved properly to prevent hose ruptures
• Manage activities within approved bio-security routes and limit the transfer of disease between production sites
• Troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
• Coordinate repairs services for issues beyond the teams abilities
• Coordinate and comply with the manure management plans
• Collect and enter data for the manure reporting system
• Coordinate and communicate with contract manure application crews.
• Compile, complete, and report necessary documentation for invoicing facility owners, applicators, and recipients of the manure.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on manure equipment
• Manage equipment maintenance schedules
• Provide support to site operations, as needed
• Assist in the movement of pumps and hose from pit to pit and site to site
• Aid in troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Troubleshoot data integration between Greenstar, Ag Leader or other data management platforms.
• Backup operator for manure crew and other operational department as needed
• Work internally with Summit Farm Manager and Agronomist to develop the nutrient management budget for the upcoming crop year.
• Provide manure application rates and cost per acre to compare commercial fertilizer costs.
• Manage 3rd party applicators and summit farms applicators as applied information in the John Deere ops, ag leader or other data management platforms.
• Operational coordination and compliance of composting dry lot manure
• Operating and maintenance of manure equipment
• Work with producers to market dry lot manure
• Taking temperature readings and manure samples to verify the quality and application rate of compost and lot manure.
• Verifying that all the soil sample and easements are up to date for the Nutrient management plan.
• 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
• Assist with ARG GIS project on swine site mapping
• All other duties assigned by the manager
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Directly supervising those assigned to the manure application crew by planning, assigning and directing work responsibilities.
• Provides employees, both current and new with updated training on positions that fall within the manure department.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and/or the Environmental Operations Manager to respond to employee concerns or complaints and handles disciplinary action accordingly.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive while providing regular feedback throughout the year.
Preferred Job Requirements
• Minimum 3+ years of manure application and experience in agricultural production with a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Valid driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively and work within a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining positivity and an entrepreneurial and innovative mind set
• Willingness to work within a team environment
• Operational knowledge of agricultural equipment
• Clear understanding of the Appendix A for the State of Iowa
Work Environment
• This position will perform tasks in outside weather conditions.
• The environment can be loud with exposure to fumes, gases and dust within various settings such as but limited to field, livestock site, warehouse, shop, etc.
• This position will require some tasks to be performed within an office setting.
Physicality Requirements
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75
• Ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of
• Ability to climb in and out of agricultural equipment.
Position Type
• This position is full time with the availability to work weekends during Spring and Falls seasons while being available occasionally for non-season weekend work and staffing challenges.