Production Maintenance Technician — Automation & Plant Ops

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Avondale (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring a Machine Operator in Pennsylvania. The role involves mechanically combining raw materials, controlling a production system, and performing daily checks to ensure quality.

You will manage material stocks, operate forklifts, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards on the line. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ years of production plant experience, with the ability to read English and follow directions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of production plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to mix raw materials and produce finished products.
• Understand mixing of active solution vessels, premixes and raw materials bases.
• Operate a computer controlled production system for multiple raw material ingredients.
• Perform daily operations with limited supervision and maintain logs.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety checks at the work area.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials and perform safety audits.

Skills

English reading

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring a Machine Operator in Pennsylvania. The role involves mechanically combining raw materials, controlling a production system, and performing daily checks to ensure quality.

You will manage material stocks, operate forklifts, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards on the line. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ years of production plant experience, with the ability to read English and follow directions.