Heavy Equipment Operator

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Holidays, vacation and sick time

401(k) company match up to 7.5%

Stock purchase at 15% discount

Wellness reimbursement $600

Fertility/adoption/surrogacy support

Up to 18 weeks family leave

Résumé du poste

Scotts Miracle-Gro seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Rochester, NY mulch and soil facility. The role starts with the hourly pay progression and an early weekly pay schedule, aimed at supporting steady material flow and production readiness.

You will operate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and assist with material segregation to keep stockpiles ready for production. The job demands physical activity and safety-focused practices in a dusty environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.

Responsabilités

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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. Below are details on an open job.

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $23.75 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator for our Rochester, NY mulch and soil manufacturing facility.

The Heavy Equipment Operator 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 the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
• Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.

Qualifications for the position:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.

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