At Scotts Miracle-Gro we think people are like plants....in the right place you will grow and flourish. Are you an advocate of making the world a more beautiful place by inspiring others, championing new ideas and being intellectually curious? Are you not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? If so, then we want you as part of our Scotts family!
We are looking for a Plastics Production Operator who will grow at our Vancouver, WA facility.
Under general supervision this position is responsible for goal paced production of thermo-forming products. This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety and other people's safety.
In this role you will:
Perform proper installation and removal of tooling
Own machine safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
Properly set-up and program all thermos-formers within allotted time
Perform complete tool change-overs
Monitor condition of equipment and tooling and notify tooling specialist for improvement needs
Record material usage
Problem solve formed product defects
Measure formed product specifications
Maintain proper housekeeping in the work area
Complete other related duties as required
The perfect person will have:
High School Diploma
Be mechanically inclined
Have a minimum of 1 year plastic industry experience or machine operation experience
Ability to read tape measure in fractions
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to read and understand English
“Want to learn” attitude
Safety protocol and quality control knowledge
Self-motivated, organized and possess strong communication skills
Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail with demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a rapidly changing set of objectives
This is what we will bring to the table:
Extremely competitive benefits including; Health, Dental and Vision coverage.
State of the art facilities gym.
A highly energetic and fast paced environment at a rapidly growing company.
Unbelievable 401K match and discounted stock purchasing program.
Generous vacation day policy in addition to 11 holidays.
COME GROW WITH US, WHERE THE GRASS REALLY IS GREENER!
Not interested in this role? Check out our other career opportunities and learn more about what it’s like to work at Scotts MiracleGro by accessing our Talent Network: SMG Talent Network
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands.
The brands and products within our portfolio include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, TomCat, Ortho, RoundUp, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
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