Operator, Forklift (Advanced)

Scotts Miracle-Gro•Orrville, OH

16d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $24.00 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. We are looking for a Forklift Operator at our production facility in ________ What you’ll do in this role: Responsible for operating forklifts, clamp trucks, etc to transport inbound and outbound shipments Pull and arrange product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product is prepared Stack and store the merchandise in a clean, neat, and orderly manner Ensure proper finished goods and raw materials stock rotation Unload raw material and put away according to storage plan Support production by delivering/removing raw materials to and from production equipment/processes Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment Report quality and safety outages and work to correct where necessary Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards What you’ll need to be successful: Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED Must have at least one to two years recent experience operating a forklift Knowledge of safe practices and procedures Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to climb on and off of required equipment Ability to communicate effectively What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones): Offer extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage Fitness Club Reimbursement ($350) Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse) First day of hire, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount) Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network and GroPride Network, Scotts Young Professionals 13 SMG paid holiday days and generous vacation policy What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones): 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 $600 annual wellness reimbursement program 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 To view all of our great benefits, click here! 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Requirements

Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED
Must have at least one to two years recent experience operating a forklift
Knowledge of safe practices and procedures
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating forklifts, clamp trucks, etc to transport inbound and outbound shipments
Pull and arrange product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product is prepared
Stack and store the merchandise in a clean, neat, and orderly manner
Ensure proper finished goods and raw materials stock rotation
Unload raw material and put away according to storage plan
Support production by delivering/removing raw materials to and from production equipment/processes
Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
Report quality and safety outages and work to correct where necessary
Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Fitness Club Reimbursement ($350)
Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse)
First day of hire, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount)
13 SMG paid holiday days and generous vacation policy
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
$600 annual wellness reimbursement program
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