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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 3 months ago

Machine Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift

Fort Madison, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.20/hr - $21.20/hr

1+ years exp

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a dynamic organization focused on growth opportunities in the manufacturing sector. They are seeking a Machine Packaging Operator to join their Liquids Manufacturing team, responsible for operating automated liquid bottle filling machinery and ensuring efficient packaging processes.

ConsumerRetailService Industry

Responsibilities

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently performing various tasks associated with the packaging of liquid products and operating various packaging machines on production lines

Adhere to plant safety rules and programs as it pertains to self and all other associates, including performing audits, safety suggestions, and participation in safety rotation of jobs

Operates and tends automated machinery that performs one or more liquid bottling packaging functions, to assist in meeting assembly line production schedules

Ability to learn multiple pieces of automated equipment and flexibility to move to different machinery daily

Feed components onto assembly conveyor, into hoppers, machinery or other devices to maintain continuous production. Replenish and unload components, such as corrugated cardboard, glue, plastic wrap, pumps, inserts, bottles, caps, labels, sprayers, etc., avoiding breaks in production assembly process

Manually assemble/install various liquid packaging component parts including but not limited to sprayers, caps, box dividers, cases, display units, etc

Clean, lubricate, reassemble, install, troubleshoot and adjust assembly line equipment to meet yearly and daily maintenance requirements and to complete frequent reconfiguration of assembly lines in preparation for changing product runs

Effectively communicate and relay information to peers and supervisors concerning the performance of the production line as it pertains to the assembly, operation and performance of the line

Continuously look for methods, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to improve line output and efficiencies and communicate appropriately

Perform various manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure plant quality standards on liquid packaging products and display units