2nd Shift Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation and components, such as sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, conveyor belts, and photo eyes, to detect machine malfunction
• Operate equipment to optimum efficiency to meet quality, cost and operational requirements of daily schedules
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environmental concerns with equipment, operation or facility
• Knowledge of bagging specifications, ranges, targets to meet quality standards
• Perform daily cleanup of production work area with assistance from other personnel
• Avoid completing daily production forms accurately
• Perform routine maintenance of production equipment to include lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of safety principles, such as lock-out/tag-out
• Regularly required to speak or hear
• Frequent standing on their feet
• May frequently lift up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• Must have the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
• Think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Work Schedule

• 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM / Monday - Friday

Pay

• Hourly Rate of $21.00 per hour
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

About GardenCore

• Leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables
• Deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers
• Consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs
• Over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States
• Equal opportunity employer