Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 24,548 - 34,963; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) company match

Wellness reimbursement program

Time off for family support

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Fort Madison, Iowa is seeking a dedicated individual for an hourly role focused on operating automated machinery for liquid packaging. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the production assembly line and ensuring quality standards.

In addition, the role offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a 401(k) company match and wellness reimbursements. If you have a passion for quality and production, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and tend to automated machinery for packaging.
• Experience with assembly processes and production schedules.
• Understanding of quality standards in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend to automated machinery for bottling.
• Feed components to maintain continuous production.
• Manually assemble various liquid packaging parts.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on assembly line equipment.
• Conduct inspections to meet quality standards.

Skills

Operating automated machinery

Assembly line maintenance

Manufacturing inspection protocols

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. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $21.60 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.

In this role you will:

• Operates and tends automated machinery that performs one or more liquid bottling packaging functions, to assist in meeting assembly line production schedules.
• 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.
• Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units.

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 programUp 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
• To view all of our great benefits, click here!
• Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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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.