Seasonal Production Associate - 1st Shift

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a production worker to support daily manufacturing activities on the plant floor. You will safely operate a forklift, perform equipment safety checks, and maintain housekeeping in your area while ensuring materials are available for the line.

You will participate in inspections to meet quality standards, adapt to multiple workstations, and communicate effectively with peers and supervisors. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must pass the minimum fit for duty physical (annually).
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and be on their feet for 8-12 hours a day.
• Must be able to read and write English and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a safety check of the equipment to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Performs daily assignments as directed by team Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Actively maintain good housekeeping standards in their assigned area.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times.
• Ability to learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and flexibility to move to different work stations daily.
• Communicate effectively to peers and supervisors about production line performance.
• Perform various manufacturing inspections to ensure plant quality standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Reading & writing English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Here 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.

Here 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.

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $21.00 - 21.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will start at $21.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

What you'll do in this role:

• Perform a safety check of the equipment to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Performs daily assignments as directed by team Group Leader or Supervisor
• Actively maintain good housekeeping standards in their assigned area
• Safely operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times.
• Ability to learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and flexibility to move to different work stations daily.
• Effectively communicate and relay information to peers and/or supervisors concerning the performance of the production line as it pertains to the assembly, operation and performance of the line.
• Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on granular packaging products and display units.
• Adhere to plant safety rules and programs as it pertains to self and all other associates.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Position entails prolonged and repetitive motion of standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead and arms/hands dexterity
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and meet man-lift requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions
• Must pass the minimum fit for duty physical (annually)
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in a dusty hot/cold/humid environment,
• Able to lift 50 pounds, and be on their feet for 8-12 hours a day.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one plus years of production plant experience is preferred.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to make decisions regarding equipment adjustments to meet product specifications and quality conformity.
• Must be a team player and promote teamwork amongst production lines, departments and shifts.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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