Machine Operator

scottsmiraclegro; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase

Wellness program

Fertility assistance

Family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Fort Madison, IA is seeking Machine Packaging Operators for the Liquids Manufacturing team. This hourly role follows the step pay progression and starts at $20/hr with a $0.50 shift differential, paid weekly, and with additional pay progression up to $22.05/hr as you gain experience.

The position involves operating automated liquid bottling packaging lines, learning multiple machines, and maintaining safety and quality standards on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of machine/operator experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow verbal and non-verbal directions.
• Willingness to learn multiple machines and operations.
• Team player with ability to work across shifts.
• Availability to work any shift and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and participate in safety rotations.
• Operate automated machinery for liquid bottling packaging.
• Learn multiple machines and move between them daily.
• Feed components onto conveyors and replenish items to maintain production.
• Assemble packaging components such as sprayers, caps, boxes.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust equipment and reconfigure lines for runs.
• Communicate production line performance to peers and supervisors.
• Look for methods to improve line output and efficiency.
• Perform manufacturing inspections to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Team player

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. Below are details on an open job.

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

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 (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.

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