Seasonal Production Associate - 1st Shift

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a production worker to support daily manufacturing operations. You will perform safety checks, handle forklift duties, and ensure materials are ready and available across shifts.

Heavy lifting and extended standing are required, with overtime including weekends and holidays. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year in a production environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass the minimum fit for duty physical (annually).
• Able to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and be on their feet for 8-12 hours.
• Minimum of one year of production plant experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform a safety check of equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Complete daily assignments as directed by team lead or supervisor.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Maintain stock of needed materials and ensure availability.
• Learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and move between work stations.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors about line performance.
• Perform manufacturing inspections to ensure plant quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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 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 operation 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.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

ScottsMiracle-Gro will never ask for payment or financial information at any stage in the recruitment process.