Operator, Packaging (Ft Madison)

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Fort Madison, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k) match

Stock purchase discount

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro Fort Madison facility seeks an Operator for packaging. You will operate automated bottling packaging lines, feed components, and load items to maintain smooth production.

Responsibilities include assembling packaging parts, inspecting equipment, and performing adjustments to meet changing product runs. Eligible employees receive benefits and a starting wage of $19.30 per hour with weekly pay.

Responsibilities

• Operates and tends automated machinery that performs packaging functions to support production schedules.
• Feed components onto conveyor, hoppers, or devices to maintain continuous production.
• Replenish and unload packaging components such as bottles, caps, labels, and inserts.
• Assemble/install packaging parts including caps, sprayers, boxes, and display units.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; perform adjustments and reconfigurations for new runs.

Job description

## Operator, Packaging (Ft Madison)Apply: Ft. Madison, IA: Full time: Posted Today: R26597Here 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 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:*** 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 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* To view all of our great benefits, click here!