TONOPAH BARNS

Hickman's Family Farms•Tonopah, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Manure Laborer is responsible for the proper removal, management, and handling of manure within barn facilities. The role helps keep manure removal equipment in good working order, contributes to fly population control, and supports high standards for the quality of products delivered to customers. The position is full-time, entry-level, and based at the Tonopah barns in Tonopah, Arizona, with an AM shift and a stated salary of $17.00. The work takes place in a barn facility with regular exposure to animals, manure, and other agricultural materials. It is physically demanding and may involve unsanitary conditions, varying temperatures, and weather. Employees must wear gloves and protective footwear and shower daily both before entering and after leaving the facility.

Requirements

Ability to operate and troubleshoot manure-removal equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to remain alert during equipment operation.
Ability to lift and move heavy materials, including manure.
Ability to work in a physically demanding and sometimes unsanitary environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to follow procedures.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for prolonged periods in physically demanding environments.
Comfort working in a barn facility with exposure to animals, manure, and other agricultural materials.
Ability to perform tasks in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Willingness to follow strict hygiene and safety protocols, including wearing protective gear and showering in and out of the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manure management, agricultural operations, poultry or livestock facilities, or farm labor.
Knowledge of operating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment, such as manure belts or similar systems.
Completion of basic safety training in agricultural or industrial work environments.

Responsibilities

Wear required safety equipment, including gloves and protective footwear, at all times, and shower daily in and out of the facility.
Keep curtains closed while manure is being run and open when it is not.
Operate manure belts at least three times per week, every other day, ensuring proper rotation and functionality.
Move the diverter to the opposite windrow (plow belt) each time manure is run.
Run all manure belts for a full revolution, adding run time as needed based on manure condition.
Follow the established belt-running sequence, completing one floor at a time until the entire lay house is finished.
Monitor manure belts during operation and check belt tracking and the operation of scrapers, crossover belts, incline belts, and plow belts.
Promptly troubleshoot issues with manure-handling equipment.
After running the belts, reset belt scrapers to their relaxed positions and remove debris from them.
Sweep the rear of the lay house to remove remaining manure debris.
Move excess manure deposited outside dry barns or on concrete slabs to the appropriate manure piles using the correct equipment and methods.
Remove all debris, including cage parts, gloves, shoe covers, tools, mortality, and live birds, before moving to the next barn.