Seasonal Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

At Scotts Miracle-Gro, each day brings new and exciting growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store 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 the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• 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.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
• 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.
• 3–5 years of experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, and dividing.
• Ability to read orders for picking and staging of products.
• Ability to complete pre-shift inspection forms.
• Ability to pass the Scotts forklift exams and obtain and maintain a valid operator’s license.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position at Scotts generally falls between $21.00 and $21.00 per hour, paid weekly. Actual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.