Forklift Operator - Growth, 401(k) Match & Benefits

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Medway (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

401(k) company match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement program

Fertility/adoption assistance

Family leave

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Medway is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. This hourly role, tied to our step pay progression, typically starts at $18.05 per hour and is paid weekly.

The operator will safely move, load, and stage merchandise and may perform Order Filler and Checker duties as needed. Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stacking, verifying shipments, and using RF equipment for picking and loading.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Read orders

Pre-shift inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Medway is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. This hourly role, tied to our step pay progression, typically starts at $18.05 per hour and is paid weekly.

The operator will safely move, load, and stage merchandise and may perform Order Filler and Checker duties as needed. Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stacking, verifying shipments, and using RF equipment for picking and loading.