Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Brighton, CO!
The Machine Operator will be working at one of Scotts production plants mechanically combining raw materials to produce our finished product. The Operator must understand the mixing of active solution vessels, premixes & all raw material bases for products produced.
What you’ll do in this role:
- Operate a computer controlled production system for multiple raw material ingredients that are processed in a mix room.
- Solve daily operations problems with limited supervision.
- Actively maintain good housekeeping standards in their assigned area
- Complete daily job checklists & equipment checks/calibrations to maintain quality.
- Maintain accurate records of raw materials, samples & equipment operations.
- Operate a forklift to transport materials.
- Perform safety audits on equipment.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
- Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production procedures.
- Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift.
- Feed information akin to speed, shapes and sizes through the machine set up box.
- Place parts in semi-automated machines.
- Calibrate machines at the beginning of each shift.
- Recalibrate machines at the end of each shift.
- Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running.
- Troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
- Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out.
- Perform random tests to ensure accuracy.
- Perform safety checks on every machine.
- Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output.
- Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times.
- Maintain activity logs/downtime sheets.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one plus years of production plant experience is preferred.
- Able to identify all materials used, detail oriented, follow safe practices and procedures, ability to read English and or follow directions
- Able to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/ rainy weather, lift 50 pounds, and be able to climb ladders and work on their feet for the entire day.
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidays.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Brighton, CO |
| Industry | Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1868 |
| Website | https://scottsmiraclegro.com/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NASDAQ: SMG) is the leading manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America. Our products are marketed under some of the most recognized brand names in the industry.
Through our subsidiary Hawthorne Gardening, we are a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nutrients, growing media, advanced indoor garden, lighting and ventilation systems and accessories for hydroponic gardening.
Our brands are trusted to meet unique consumer needs – whether it's products in natural and organic or solutions for indoor and urban gardening. We are constantly listening to our consumers so we can develop the products they need.
We were recently ranked as a Columbus 2020 Top Places to Work.
Skills
- Auditingunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Machining Operationsunmatched
- Material Movingunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- Precision Testingunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Testingunmatched
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