Manure Removal Operator
Core
Remove manure from poultry sheds using designated equipment, clean shed surrounds, inspect manure quality, and maintain manure trucks and belts.
Role type
Manure Removal Operator
Builds
Manure removal and farm hygiene operations for a vertically integrated poultry farm
Domain
Agriculture / Poultry Farming
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
manual labour, equipment operation, mechanical awareness, biosecurity compliance, animal welfare standards adherence, record keeping, physical fitness
Preferred skills
poultry or agriculture experience, basic mechanical awareness
Technologies
manure trucks, manure belts, shovels, sweepers
Responsibilities
Remove manure from sheds using designated equipment, Clean and maintain shed surrounds by shovelling and sweeping spills, Inspect manure quality and record findings, Identify causes of wet manure and report issues, Monitor manure belts for correct operation, Maintain cleanliness of manure pits, Perform basic maintenance checks on manure trucks, Comply with animal welfare standards when handling birds, Adhere to strict quarantine and biosecurity standards
Seniority
Entry-level / Operational