Production Specialist (Seed Blending Mixer)

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of landscape supplies. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high safety standards while performing various tasks, from equipment operation to assisting in inventory management. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment that values safety and teamwork. If you're passionate about the landscape industry and ready to make an impact, this role could be your next great opportunity!

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers

Opportunity for Advancement

Paid Training and Business Certifications

Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy equipment like loaders and excavators is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to transport landscape supplies.
• Maintain and clean equipment, reporting any maintenance needs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Heavy lifting

Weather adaptability

Daily log maintenance

Landscape industry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Seed blending mixer

Forklift

Bagging equipment

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Company Overview
SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

Position Overview
As part of our dedicated team, the Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and effectively operating heavy equipment to load, offload or transport landscape supplies such as mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. The Equipment Operator performs assigned tasks while maintaining situational awareness and a level of proficiency that minimizes the risk of personal injury or property damage.

What You’ll Do

• Operate all assigned equipment such as (but not limited to): Seed blending mixer, bagging equipment, forklift and bag sealing equipment, in a safe and proficient manner in accordance with company's policies, procedures and directives.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Advise branch leadership of any requirements for equipment maintenance and/or repairs.
• Assist with other duties assigned by management. Such duties may include (but are not limited to): receiving materials, inventory, order processing/fulfillment, and other general labor tasks.

Skills We Are Seeking

• Experience operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols of the equipment aforementioned.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry is a plus.
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation
$17.00-$20.00/hourly
Bonus incentive

Perks

• Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay available!
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination, will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Wholesale and Retail