Production Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture in Pine Bluff, AR, seeks a Production Operator to support our packaging and shipping operations. You will follow safety policies, work on the bagging line, and help ensure timely readiness of finished goods for transport.

This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to cooperate with a team to maintain quality and efficiency in a busy plant environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience in an industrial plant.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited program.
• Forklift operation experience; loader experience preferred.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance customer and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs
• Coordinate finished product on the bagging line to eliminate downtime and support operational efficiency
• Visually inspect every pallet of finished goods to ensure proper packaging and quality before moving to storage or loading; immediately notify the Team Leader or Production Manager of any issues
• Understand and accurately complete bills of lading and loading sheets
• Load product in required patterns and configurations to ensure stability during transit
• Ensure all incoming materials are properly packaged and undamaged when unloading trucks; immediately notify the Team Leader, Quality Control, or Production Manager of any issues
• Place all required safety devices (wheel chocks, safety chains, loading plates, etc.) on trailers being worked on
• Follow FLRA (risk assessment) rules and regulations related to safety audits
• Store finished goods in a timely and organized manner and keep storage areas clean
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

Role

Production Operator

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for adhering to all plant safety policies and procedures while working as part of a team to ensure operational efficiency. This role supports finished goods readiness for transportation by coordinating product flow, inspecting quality, and maintaining safe, organized storage and loading practices. The position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety, quality, and shipping requirements in a plant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs
• Coordinate finished product on the bagging line to eliminate downtime and support operational efficiency
• Visually inspect every pallet of finished goods to ensure proper packaging and quality before moving to storage or loading; immediately notify the Team Leader or Production Manager of any issues
• Understand and accurately complete bills of lading and loading sheets
• Load product in required patterns and configurations to ensure stability during transit
• Ensure all incoming materials are properly packaged and undamaged when unloading trucks; immediately notify the Team Leader, Quality Control, or Production Manager of any issues
• Place all required safety devices (wheel chocks, safety chains, loading plates, etc.) on trailers being worked on
• Follow FLRA (risk assessment) rules and regulations related to safety audits
• Store finished goods in a timely and organized manner and keep storage areas clean
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience in an industrial plant
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited program
• Forklift operation experience; loader experience preferred
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance customer and business needs
• Ability to establish plans, set clear and measurable goals, anticipate challenges, and adjust as needed
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a plant environment with moderate to loud noise levels