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. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.
We are looking 2nd shift Plastics Operator at our Vancouver, WA facility.
Work only 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts
Hours will be 4PM-2:30AM.
Starting pay is $18/hr plus shift differential
The Hawthorne Gardening Company is a company focused on hydroponic and controlled environment growing. Dedicated to creating high quality products founded in social and environmental responsibility. Backed by the largest lawn and garden company in the U.S. (Scotts Miracle-Gro, NYSE: SMG) we bring new ideas, values, and culture to our endeavors without the constraints of a large corporation. We are an energetic, progressive-minded, sustainability-focused group of highly-motivated individuals, eager to share our love of gardening with the world.
What you’ll do in this role:
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
What you’ll need to be successful:
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 objective
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/ Individual & $500/Family
Starting day one, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount).
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes four employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network and Scotts Young Professionals.
Generous vacation day policy in addition to 11 holidays
Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent networks.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
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