Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · Fort Madison, IA · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$22.05/hrFull-time
About the role
This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $22.05 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
- Control automated liquid bottle filling machinery and feed components onto assembly conveyors and other equipment.
- Operate and tend automated machinery that performs one or more liquid bottling packaging functions, to assist in meeting assembly line production schedules.
- Learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and flexibility to move to different machinery daily.
- Feed components onto assembly conveyor, into hoppers, machinery or other devices to maintain continuous production.
- Replenish and unload components, such as corrugated cardboard, glue, plastic wrap, pumps, inserts, bottles, caps, labels, sprayers, etc., avoiding breaks in production assembly process.
- Manually assemble/install various liquid packaging component parts including but not limited to sprayers, caps, box dividers, cases, display units, etc.
- Clean, lubricate, reassemble, install, troubleshoot and adjust assembly line equipment to meet yearly and daily maintenance requirements and to complete frequent reconfiguration of assembly lines in preparation for changing product runs.
- Effectively communicate and relay information to peers and supervisors concerning the performance of the production line as it pertains to the assembly, operation and performance of the line.
- Continuously look for methods, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to improve line output and efficiencies and communicate appropriately.
- Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma / GED, preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a machine operator, production operator or equivalent position in a high speed manufacturing environment preferred.
- Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to make decisions regarding equipment adjustments to meet product specifications and quality conformity.
- Ability to follow the directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn multiple machines or operations.
- Must be a team player and promote teamwork amongst productions lines, departments and shifts.
- Available to work any shift and overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED, preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a machine operator, production operator or equivalent position in a high speed manufacturing environment preferred.
- Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to make decisions regarding equipment adjustments to meet product specifications and quality conformity.
- Ability to follow the directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn multiple machines or operations.
- Must be a team player and promote teamwork amongst productions lines, departments and shifts.
- Available to work any shift and overtime as needed.
Skills
- Basic math skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to make decisions regarding equipment adjustments to meet product specifications and quality conformity.
- Ability to follow the directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format.
- Willingness to learn multiple machines or operations.
- Team player and promotes teamwork amongst productions lines, departments and shifts.
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.
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