Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join its team in Jackson, Georgia. This hourly position typically starts at $25.25 per hour, follows the Scotts step pay progression scale, and is paid weekly. Actual pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. The operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, moves piles to keep materials segregated, and supplies production with a continuous flow of material. The role also monitors stockpiles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires, and ensures stockpiles receive the proper amount of water for production use.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED equivalent.
- One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.
- Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment and in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader.
- Push or relocate piles to ensure materials remain segregated.
- Supply production with a continuous supply of material.
- Monitor stockpiles for excessive heat, turn them, extinguish small fires, and ensure they receive the proper amount of water for production use.
- Operate heavy equipment safely and appropriately, including trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers, and other equipment.
- Clean, maintain, and secure equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available within a month of the start date.
- Holidays, vacation, and sick time benefits available within a month of the 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% discount from market value.
- $600 annual wellness reimbursement program.
- Up to $30,000 to help cover fertility treatment, adoption, or surrogacy costs.
- Up to 18 weeks of time away to support a growing family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
