Fertilizer Plant Material Handler

The Fertilizer Plant Material Handler plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and safely. This position unloads bulk materials, operates equipment such as skid-steer loaders and forklifts, and helps produce and blend fertilizer and ice-melt products.

This role supports daily production by maintaining material flow, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring a clean, organized work environment. The Material Handler works closely with the production team to meet company goals related to safety, quality, and efficiency.

1. Verifies that incoming materials match the material listed on the shipping paper, are free of foreign materials, and meet the SGN and Uniformity Index specifications
2. Configures the truck unloading system to transfer the materials to the proper storage bin.
3. Operate the skid steer loader and forklift in a safe and efficient manner
4. Produce accurate fertilizer mixes as required
5. Fills the tower storage bins with proper materials to maintain continuous production.
6. Unload/move tote sacks in the plant as needed
7. Label bulk bins with proper labels
8. Keep the plant area clean, storing waste materials in the appropriate bin or waste barrel.
9. Flush material handling systems to prevent cross-contamination of bulk and waste materials
10. For additional information, see the Fertilizer Plant Material Handler Quality Procedure (Q-0170).

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs other job functions as directed by the production supervisor that are within the scope of their training
2. Assists with confined space entry and clean-out procedures as needed
3. Maintains annual Haz-Woper training and thoroughly understands the Hazardous Waste rules and requirements for this site
4. Conducts samples/tests of new products or materials before they become standard items

Work Relationships and Scope: The worker reports directly to the production supervisor and interacts with all production employees and truck drivers delivering bulk products to this facility.

Performance Dimensions:

• Interacts with coworkers in a positive, professional manner
• Promotes quality to all co-workers with a passion for continuous quality improvement.
• Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the company
• Promotes teamwork
• Enhances job growth through continuing education as required or necessary
• Promotes quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other employees
• Is punctual and reliable
• Regular and dependable attendance