Plastic Operator

Company: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

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 for a Plastics Operator at our Vancouver, WA facility. Must be available to work 6PM-6AM and every other weekend.Starting pay is $19.50/hrThe 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 requiredWhat 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 objectiveWhat 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 holidaysOur commitment to Live Total Health puts the wellness and safety of our associates and their families as the top priority. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety has been a primary focus for all of us at Scotts. During this year's flu season and the continuing pandemic, we remain committed to doing everything we can to keep our associates healthy and safe. As such, we are requiring our US associates to get a flu vaccine. This safety measure will help protect our associates, our families and our communities. We recognize a medical or personal circumstance may prevent you from meeting this requirement and we have a process to address those concerns.

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