Seasonal Production Associate - 1st Shift

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

13d

About The Position

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring a seasonal Production Associate. The role performs daily manufacturing assignments, operates a forklift and automated equipment, ensures materials are available, and conducts quality inspections on granular packaging products and display units. The associate is expected to follow plant safety and housekeeping standards, communicate production-line information, and work flexibly across stations. The position pays $21.00 per hour, paid weekly.

Requirements

• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Ability to climb on and off required equipment and climb multiple flights of stairs while meeting man-lift requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and write English and/or follow instructions.
• Pass the minimum fit-for-duty physical annually.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, or humid environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain on feet for 8–12 hours per day.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude, including the ability to make equipment-adjustment decisions to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Ability to work as a team player and promote teamwork across production lines, departments, and shifts.
• Ability to perform prolonged, repetitive movements, including standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead, and using hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one or more years of production plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks of equipment before operation.
• Complete daily assignments as directed by a Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the assigned area.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Ensure needed materials are stocked and available.
• Learn to operate multiple pieces of automated equipment and move between workstations as needed.
• Communicate information to peers and supervisors about production-line assembly, operation, and performance.
• Perform manufacturing inspections to ensure quality standards for granular packaging products and display units.
• Follow plant safety rules and programs for personal and associate safety.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED