Material Handler

Position Details

This position is a critical function of the efficient manufacturing of high quality feed ingredients and trace mineral premixes.

Key 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 software.
 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

Additional Responsibilities

 Inspect, set up, and test equipment such as scales, load cells, and magnets
 Routine inspection of Control Points as outlined by HACCP
 Inspection of feed ingredients
 Assist in training employees on appropriate items
 Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties for plant and employee safety
 Special projects and duties as assigned by the Lead Person

Operational Competencies

 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, pallet jacks, and other types of moving equipment.
 Physically able to lift 60lbs.

Personal Competencies

 Thinks ahead and pays attention to detail
 Effective at organization and planning
 Will communicate within team to identify issues, 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 and Additional 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, and other types of moving equipment (desired)