Equipment Operator

About the role

GardenCore is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate various heavy equipment—such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts—in a rugged 50+ acre outdoor environment that includes both paved and unpaved surfaces. Operators will move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Perform routine maintenance including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver steering wheel to operate equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience using heavy equipment/front-end loader
• Ability to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Able to read and write in English as well as record and understand numerical values
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment
• Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot, and/or cold working conditions
• Able to sit for extended periods, climb up and down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climates (cold, heat, rain, fog)
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Pay

Hourly rate of $17 - $18 per hour.

Benefits

• 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

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, delivering consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. GardenCore employs over 1,400 people and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.