Equipment Operator - Night Shift

GardenCore; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability benefits

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the Night Shift to run heavy equipment across a 50+ acre facility, including front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts.

You will adhere to safety policies, move bulk material, perform routine maintenance, and document daily equipment reports, ensuring efficient production in a rugged outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications.
• Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard and operate equipment with precision.
• English literacy for reading, writing, and recording numerical values.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
• Read job specifications to determine adjustments and material needs.
• Perform routine maintenance: lubricating, fueling and cleaning.
• Inspect and complete daily equipment reports.
• Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver the equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front-end loader

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

GardenCore is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Night Shift that will operate various heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts, in a rugged 50+ acre outdoor, paved and unpaved environment. Operators will use this heavy equipment to move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Able to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience using heavy equipment/front end loader
• Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Able to read and write in English as well as record and understand numerical values
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment
• Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions
• Able to sit for extended periods, climb up & down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Compensation

• Hourly Rate of $17 - $18 per hour
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What GardenCore Offers You

• Highly competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

Salary Description

Hourly Rate of $17 - $18 per hour