Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator

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 $23.60 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 who will join our Liquids Manufacturing team in Ft. Madison IA.

Forklift Operators move pallets of product from our production lines into our warehouse and from our warehouse onto trucks. If you're looking for a fast paced, high energy environment, this could be the role for you!

During this time of uncertainty, Scotts Miracle-Gro is taking extra precautions to protect the health, safety and financial wellness of our associates. We have created a coronavirus (COVID-19) response team and are monitoring the impact of coronavirus daily. We have taken additional measures to ensure proper sanitation of our facilities for our front line associates.

What You'll Do In This Role :

• The Warehouse Operator is responsible for facilitating the movement of supplies, materials, and products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adhere to plant safety rules and programs as it pertains to self and all other associates, including performing audits, safety suggestions, and participation in safety and rotation of jobs.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklift trucks in a fast paced environment around other forklifts, production machinery, and pedestrians.
• Complete daily inspection checklists, fuel changes, and tag out process for repair of powered industrial trucks if needed.
• Responsible for the movement of palletized and non-palletized packaging materials, raw materials, finished goods, display units and pallets within the facility, to and from the production lines as well as loading and unloading trailers.
• Accurately complete and understand required paperwork for internal transfers, bills of lading, supply counts, changeover data, overage / shortage and damage reports, component verification sheets, and others as needed.
• Operate dock locking mechanisms, and chock and block trailers.
• Operate plant inventory control systems effectively and efficiently such as computer mounted and handheld scanning equipment.
• Support production and quality requirements by supplying materials and documentation needed for rework or trials.
• Communicate both verbally and written within the warehouse department, shift to shift, to production and other supporting departments.
• Continuously look for methods, procedural changes, processes or equipment modifications to improve efficiencies and communicate appropriately.

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