Material Handler

Scotts Miracle-Gro; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

Holidays, vacation and sick time after

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Linden, CA is hiring a Material Handler to support our manufacturing facilities. This hourly role follows a pay progression and starts at $20.70 per hour, with weekly pay.

Your duties will include moving materials, operating hand tools, and assisting with site housekeeping. You’ll need physical stamina, the ability to lift at least 50 lbs, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Able to operate in a dusty manufacturing environment.
• Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs and performing physical tasks.
• Able to climb in and out of equipment and sit for extended periods.
• Commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the plant, yard or work site.
• Opens containers and moves materials with hand tools and equipment.
• Loads materials into vehicles and secures loads for transport.
• Conveys materials to storage or work areas and assists crane operators as needed.
• Lifts heavy objects and aids in cleaning and organizing work areas.
• Assembles crates for products using hand tools.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Positive attitude

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 $20.70 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 a Material Handler who will join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Linden, CA!

The Material Handler works in our Scotts manufacturing facilities. The person in the Material Handler position is responsible for ensuring organic or chemical materials flow through the shakers and mixers. They may perform housekeeping to insure that material does not accumulate, remove scrap material, and re-stack inventory. They will maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties:
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.
• Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using hand tools.
• Assembles crates to contain products, such as machines or vehicles, using hand tools and precut lumber.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends (shift differential and overtime available) and in any weather conditions
• Ability to get your hands dirty in a dusty environment
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces and lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment and sit for extended periods of time
• Able to perform all job functions safely
• Coaching and good attitude

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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