Material Handler
Phibro Animal Health
August 24, 2026
On-site
Quincy, IL
Operations
Position Details
- This position follows standard work methods and safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and safety procedures and quality procedures/work instructions.
- Set up, inspect, and perform inventory movements to the production line.
- Place proper materials in the correct micro bin, Supersack feeder, pre-weigh container, or bulk bin.
- Add appropriate ingredient and amount to the hand add station as directed by batching software.
- 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.
- Inspect, set up, and test equipment such as scales, load cells, and magnets.
- Perform routine inspections of Control Points as outlined by HACCP and inspect feed ingredients.
- Assist in training employees.
- Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties.
- Complete special projects and duties as assigned by the Lead Person.
Competencies / Skills
- Understand ingredients and product formulation fundamentals.
- Use production schedules to keep the line supplied with proper ingredients/quantities.
- Measure and deliver material; take personal responsibility for safety and quality.
- Safely operate industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, moving equipment).
- Physically able to lift 60 lbs.
- Attention to detail, organization/planning, team communication, and high standards.
Education & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to operate packaging and material handling equipment (desired).
- Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts/pallet jacks (desired).
Pay
- Minimum starting rate: $20.00/hr (1st shift), $21.25/hr (2nd), $20.75/hr (3rd; includes shift differential). Salary increase based on performance at 90 days.
- This position follows standard work methods and safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and safety procedures and quality procedures/work instructions.
- Set up, inspect, and perform inventory movements to the production line.
- Place proper materials in the correct micro bin, Supersack feeder, pre-weigh container, or bulk bin.
- Add appropriate ingredient and amount to the hand add station as directed by batching software.
- 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.
- Inspect, set up, and test equipment such as scales, load cells, and magnets.
- Perform routine inspections of Control Points as outlined by HACCP and inspect feed ingredients.
- Assist in training employees.
- Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties.
- Complete special projects and duties as assigned by the Lead Person.
Competencies / Skills
- Understand ingredients and product formulation fundamentals.
- Use production schedules to keep the line supplied with proper ingredients/quantities.
- Measure and deliver material; take personal responsibility for safety and quality.
- Safely operate industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, moving equipment).
- Physically able to lift 60 lbs.
- Attention to detail, organization/planning, team communication, and high standards.
Education & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to operate packaging and material handling equipment (desired).
- Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts/pallet jacks (desired).
Pay
- Minimum starting rate: $20.00/hr (1st shift), $21.25/hr (2nd), $20.75/hr (3rd; includes shift differential). Salary increase based on performance at 90 days.