Forklift Operator

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Medway (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time provision

401(k) company match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption assistance

Family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring a Forklift Operator to join our Medway, ME team. You will operate a forklift or related equipment to move, stack and count merchandise, and may perform order filling and checking duties. This hourly role starts at $18.05 per hour with weekly pay, and offers opportunities to advance within a fast-paced environment.

You will unload shipments, store products, ensure accuracy, and support inventory control while maintaining a safe and orderly warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1 year forklift operation experience
• Basic math (add, subtract, divide)
• Ability to read and interpret picking/packing orders
• Pre-shift forklift inspection experience
• Must pass forklift exams and obtain operator's license

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations
• Stack and store merchandise in designated areas
• Ensure accuracy of inbound/outbound shipments and check for damage
• Pull and prepare products for shipment and verify counts
• Perform picking duties to meet customer service standards
• Operate forklift or other power equipment to move and stage product
• Use RF equipment for picking, receiving, put-away and load functions
• Maintain clean, organized work area and perform basic equipment maintenance
• Support inventory control activities and perform cycle counts

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. We are looking for a Forklift Operator who will join our team in Medway. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties. This hourly role follows the Scotts step pay progression scale and typically starts at $18.05 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• 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 rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• 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 forklift 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.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing.
• Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.
• Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms.
• Must be able to pass the Scotts forklift exams and obtain and maintain a valid operator's license.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

ScottsMiracle-Gro will never ask for payment or financial information at any stage in the recruitment process. Learn more here

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