Operator, Packaging - Entry

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

401(k) match up to 7.5%

Stock purchase plan at 15% discount

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption assistance

Family leave up to 18 weeks

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Fort Madison, IA is seeking dedicated individuals for an hourly manufacturing role on our production line. You will assemble and install various liquid packaging components, replenish materials, and monitor the line to avoid downtime.

You’ll communicate with peers and supervisors about line performance and perform quality checks to ensure product standards. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong pay progression, with weekly pay starting at $19.30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Manually assemble/install various liquid packaging component parts including but not limited to sprayers, caps, box dividers, cases, display units, etc
• Replenish and unload components, such as corrugated cardboard, glue, plastic wrap, pumps, inserts, bottles, caps, labels, sprayers, etc., avoiding breaks in the production assembly process
• Feed components onto assembly conveyor, into hoppers, machinery or other devices to maintain continuous production
• 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
• Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units
• Perform Interpret and understand quality verification processes

Skills

Communication

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 $19.30 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

In this role you will:

• Manually assemble/install various liquid packaging component parts including but not limited to sprayers, caps, box dividers, cases, display units, etc


• Replenish and unload components, such as corrugated cardboard, glue, plastic wrap, pumps, inserts, bottles, caps, labels, sprayers, etc., avoiding breaks in the production assembly process.


• Feed components onto assembly conveyor, into hoppers, machinery or other devices to maintain continuous production.


• 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.


• Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units.


• Perform Interpret and understand quality verification processes.

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.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity