Forklift Operator
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Job Info

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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.

The hourly rate for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $18.70-20.00. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

We are looking for a Forklift Operator at our production facility in Carrollton, KY.

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 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!
  

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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