Forklift Operator

About the role

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $22.25 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Absorb and distribute product to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

Requirements

• Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing.
• Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.
• Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms.
• Must be able to pass the Scotts forklift exams and obtain and maintain a valid operator's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently and follow directions.

Skills

• Forklift Operation
• Order Filling
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date.
Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support.
401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting.
Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value.
Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy.
Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family.
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Pay

$22.25 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule

2nd Shift