Material Handler

Role Summary

The Material Handler is an integral part of the Manufacturing team based out of the US - Chillicothe, IL site. This role supports safe and efficient operation of material handling activities to supply the production line with the correct ingredients and packaging materials. You will follow safe work practices and quality procedures, set up and inspect inventory movements, and operate material handling equipment as directed by the batching formulas and production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and safety procedures outlined by Phibro Animal Health
• Follow quality procedures and work instructions
• Set up, inspect and perform all inventory movements to the production line
• Ensure proper material is placed in the correct micro bin, Supersack feeder, pre-weigh container, or bulk bin for consumption
• Add the appropriate ingredient and amount to the appropriate hand add station as directed by the batching formula
• Recognize and take appropriate actions to ensure the proper labeling of packaging materials
• Execute safe and effective palletizing of material
• Preparation of sampling materials
• Operate forklift for movement of materials required for production

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Ability to operate packaging and material handling equipment

Skills

• Understands the ingredients and product formulations fundamentals
• Capable of taking production schedule and keep production line supplied with the proper ingredients and quantities
• Possesses quantitative skills to measure and deliver material
• Takes personal responsibility for the safety and quality of tasks assigned
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, skid steer, pallet jacks, and other types of moving equipment
• Capable of minor equipment repairs
• Thinks ahead and pays attention to detail
• Effective at organization and planning
• Will communicate within team to identify issues and make suggestions for the benefit of the operation
• A goal oriented person who is continuously motivated by high standards
• A track record of working well as part of a high performance team

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Physically able to lift 60 lbs repetitively