Material Handler
Phibro Animal Health
Full-time
On-site
Chillicothe, IL
Operations
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Role Summary
Material Handler is an integral part of the Manufacturing team based out of the US - Chillicothe, IL site. The role involves safe and efficient operation of assigned tasks within the production environment, with a starting hourly rate of $20.00 per hour and potential for salary increase after 90 days based on performance.
Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and safety procedures
- 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 actions to ensure proper labeling of packaging materials
- Execute safe and effective palletizing of material
- Prepare sampling materials
- Operate forklift for movement of materials required for production
- Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment
- Inspect, set up, and test equipment such as scales, load cells, and magnets
- Routine inspection of control points as outlined by HACCP
- Inspect feed ingredients
- Assist in training employees on appropriate items
- Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties for plant and employee safety
- Engage in special projects and duties as assigned
- Repair/maintain equipment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate packaging and material handling equipment
- Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, skid steer, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment
Skills
- Understand ingredients and product formulations fundamentals
- Capable of keeping production line supplied with proper ingredients and quantities
- Quantitative skills to measure and deliver material
- Safety and quality mindset for tasks assigned
- Ability to operate industrial equipment safely (forklifts, skid steer, pallet jacks, etc.)
- Physical ability to lift 60 lbs repetitively
- Ability to perform minor equipment repairs
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Communication skills
- Operational ability with packaging and material handling equipment