Plant Operator

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Plant Operator in Canada, New Brunswick. This role involves operating equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks and front end loaders to safely move and manage materials. Candidates should have at least one year of experience with heavy equipment and possess basic math skills. The position may require working on weekends or holidays. Successful applicants will ensure a safe work environment, monitor stockpiles, and assist in maintaining effective inventory control.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience operating a PIT or other heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete pre-shift inspection forms.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIT and other equipment to move and stack materials.
• Monitor stockpiles and report quality variances.
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Reading and writing

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Forklift

Front end loader

Job description

Overview

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), front end loaders or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, count merchandise, move around finished palleted goods including loading/unloading trucks and flatbeds, prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors stockpiles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.

The Plant Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

The Plant Operator may be required to work on holidays and weekends from time to time.

Specific Accountabilities

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, front end loader, or other power equipment.
• Prepare organic mixes; push or relocate piles to ensure segregation of materials; supply production with a continuous stock of material.
• Monitor stockpiles for excessive heat, turn stockpiles, and extinguish small fires; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances; pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the PIT or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Carry out any additional duties as assigned.

Requisite Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team.
• Must have at least one year experience operating a PIT or other heavy equipment.
• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes safety.