Material Handler — Fast-Paced Plant Team & Growth Benefits

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Medway (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Holidays and vacation time

401(k) with match up to 7.5%

Stock purchase option

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption assistance

Extended family leave

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations. This hourly role follows a step pay progression and starts at $18.05 per hour, paid weekly.

You will help materials flow through shakers and mixers, keep a clean work area, and support machine operators in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, moving items with hand tools or a crane, and performing simple repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends (shift differential and overtime available)
• Ability to get your hands dirty in a dusty environment
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety mindset

Coachable

Job description

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations. This hourly role follows a step pay progression and starts at $18.05 per hour, paid weekly.

You will help materials flow through shakers and mixers, keep a clean work area, and support machine operators in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, moving items with hand tools or a crane, and performing simple repairs as needed.