Production Associate

Spring-Valley; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & PTO

401k with Company Match

Disability & Life Insurance

HSA with Company Contribution

Cross Training Opportunities

Vacation after 120 days

Job summary

Spring Valley, a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products, is seeking Production Associates for 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday) at our Longwood, FL plant. Responsibilities include stacking 50lb bags, blending materials, and operating/monitoring production equipment.

Safety and accurate record-keeping are essential. We offer competitive hourly pay, cross training opportunities, bonuses, holidays, PTO, health/dental/vision, HSA with company contribution, disability and

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and stacking pallets 2-3 high is a plus.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow established safety programs.
• Excellent attendance and reliability to support production schedule.
• Good written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Stack 50lb bags on pallets and wrap pallets for shipping.
• Mix and blend material for fertilizer and ice melter production.
• Run and monitor machines to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety & procedures

Attendance & reliability

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

Description

Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Longwood, FL plant is eagerly seeking Production Associates to join our team!

Responsibilities include:

• Stacking 50lb bags on pallets & wrapping pallets for shipping
• Mixing/blending material for fertilizer and ice melter
• Running and monitoring machines to ensure safety and efficiency
• Operating a forklift to move pallets between buildings.
• Operating a front end loader to transport bulk materials
• General cleanup of work areas
• Miscellaneous projects as needed (inventory, grounds keeping, etc)

Pay & Perks:

• $18.00-$20.00+ per hour starting pay based on experience.
• We offer cross training opportunities in other areas of production.
• Team Production Bonus Opportunities (calculated weekly and paid with regular bi-weekly paycheck)
• Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days
• HSA with company contribution with Spring Valley's health insurance
• Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
• 401k with Company match available after 60 days
• Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.

Requirements

Successful team members will have:

• Priority for safety and following established safety programs.
• Outstanding attendance - your team (and your paycheck) depend on you!
• Excellent communication and organization in a fast paced production environment.
• Previous experience and comfortability in forklift operation, including stacking pallets 2-3 high is a plus!
• Ability to follow written & verbal instructions
• Ability to work 1st Shift (7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday)
• Willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives
• The ability to keep accurate records and follow procedures
• Pass a post-offer drug screen
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably