Machine Operator

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Fort Madison (IA); Sur place; USD 27 552 - 33 062; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/Adoption assistance

Family leave

Résumé du poste

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring Machine Packaging Operators for the Liquids Manufacturing team in Ft. Madison, IA. Starting pay is $20/hour with weekly pay and a step progression that increases pay by $0.50/hour over time.

The role handles automated liquid bottle filling machinery, feeding components and assisting with line changes to meet production schedules. You will need a high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of manufacturing operator experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple automated machines.
• Willingness to work across different shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be a team player and promote teamwork across lines and shifts.
• Ability to follow verbal or written directions precisely.

Responsabilités

• Operate and tend automated liquid bottling packaging equipment.
• Feed components onto conveyors and ensure continuous production.
• Replenish parts and perform routine setup and adjustments.
• Clean, lubricate, and troubleshoot equipment for maintenance.
• Communicate performance information to peers and supervisors.

Connaissances

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Decision making

Follow directions

Willing to learn multiple machines

Team player

Shift flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

Description du poste

Machine Packaging Operators

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. This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $22.05 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 are looking for Machine Packaging Operators who will join our Liquids Manufacturing team in Ft. Madison, IA. Starting pay of $20/hr paid biweekly Automatic pay increase while on the step progression program .50/hr shift differential Machine Packaging Operators are the core of our liquids manufacturing operation. They control automated liquid bottle filling machinery and feed components onto assembly conveyors and other equipment.

What you’ll do in this role

• Adhere to plant safety rules and programs as it pertains to self and all other associates, including performing audits, safety suggestions, and participation in safety rotation of jobs.
• Operates and tends automated machinery that performs one or more liquid bottling packaging functions, to assist in meeting assembly line production schedules.
• Ability to learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and flexibility to move to different machinery daily.
• Feed components onto assembly conveyor, into hoppers, machinery or other devices to maintain continuous production.
• Replenish and unload components, such as corrugated cardboard, glue, plastic wrap, pumps, inserts, bottles, caps, labels, sprayers, etc., avoiding breaks in production assembly process.
• Manually assemble/install various liquid packaging component parts including but not limited to sprayers, caps, box dividers, cases, display units, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, reassemble, install, troubleshoot and adjust assembly line equipment to meet yearly and daily maintenance requirements and to complete frequent reconfiguration of assembly lines in preparation for changing product runs.
• Effectively communicate and relay information to peers and supervisors concerning the performance of the production line as it pertains to the assembly, operation and performance of the line.
• Continuously look for methods, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to improve line output and efficiencies and communicate appropriately.
• Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units.

What you’ll need to be successful

• High School Diploma / GED, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a machine operator, production operator or equivalent position in a high speed manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to make decisions regarding equipment adjustments to meet product specifications and quality conformity.
• Ability to follow the directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn multiple machines or operations.
• Must be a team player and promote teamwork amongst productions lines, departments and shifts.
• Available to work any shift and overtime as needed.

What we do for you

• 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

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