Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 820 - 1,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holidays, vacation, sick time

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator in Fort Madison, Iowa. This hourly role involves safely packaging liquid products on production lines and operating various packaging machines. You will learn multiple machines, rotate shifts, and help maintain efficient line output.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a supportive team environment. Weekly pay and a strong safety culture make this a solid entry into manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn multiple machines and operations.
• Team player who can work across shifts and lines.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently package liquid products and operate packaging machines.
• Follow plant safety rules and participate in safety rotations.
• Operate automated machinery to support production line schedules.
• Learn and rotate between multiple machines as needed.
• Load components and ensure continuous production flow.
• Assemble packaging components and install line-related parts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot line equipment to meet maintenance needs.
• Communicate line performance to peers and supervisors.
• Suggest methods to improve line output and efficiency.
• Perform quality inspections on packaged products.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma / 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 step pay progression scale and typically starts at $21.60 per hour and is paid weekly.

What you’ll do in this role:

• The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently performing various tasks associated with the packaging of liquid products and operating various packaging machines on production lines.
• 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.
• e as a machine or production operator in a high speed manufacturing environment
• Understanding of basic math, ability to follow directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format

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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