Material Handler T99 - 1st Shift

Please note that as of November 1, 2024, Grain & Protein is not part of AGCO and now operates as a separate business under a new ownership. However, for your convenience, Grain & Protein’s career opportunities will continue to be accessible through AGCO's career site until further notice. We appreciate your understanding during this transition period and look forward to your application. For your convenience, the press release can be found here: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AGCO'S GRAIN & PROTEIN BUSINESS

Grain & Protein Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets grain and seed storage equipment as well as feeding, ventilation, and control systems for worldwide protein production, principally poultry, swine, and egg. The Company is the largest manufacturer of grain and seed processing and storage equipment in North America and is among market leaders in South America. Grain & Protein Technologies is also one of largest global providers of protein production equipment for swine and poultry producers. Solutions that the Company provides are mission critical to agribusinesses seeking to maximize quality, yields, and value of their products. Grain & Protein Technologies markets its agricultural equipment primarily under its GSI, AP, Cumberland, Tecno, and Cimbria brands in more than 100 countries through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers.

The North America team is currently looking for a Material Handler on 1st shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility.

The Material Handler receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within the plant, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Your Impact

• Utilize forklift to receive, store or distribute material, tools, equipment, and products.
• Utilize forklift to load finished goods onto van/flatbed trailer.
• Utilize Combi-Lift to transport/load long material.
• Prepare orders according to order and pallet requirements.
• Create barcodes for part identification and accurately scan inventory in and out of the plant using RF and handheld scanners.
• Report inventory discrepancies to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Follow required safety and work procedures.
• Follow required safety and work procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Previous Van/Flatbed loading experience preferred.
• Successful completion of GSI and OSHA forklift training required within one week of start date.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use RF and handheld scanner, and read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.

Your Compensation and Benefits

• Expected total compensation for this role will be $17.79 to $22.95 per hour + $3 shift differential depending upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
• Up to 5% gainshare potential.
• Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans. 

Your Workplace

You will be working onsite role based in Taylorville, IL.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with or near to moving trucks, trailers and fork trucks and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.