Production Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Production Operator is responsible for adherence to all plant safety policies and procedures. Work as a team to ensure operational efficiency by providing and maintaining finished goods readiness for transportation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs.

• Efficiently coordinate finished product on the bagging line to eliminate downtime.
• Visually inspect every pallet of finished goods to ensure proper packaging and quality before moving to storage or on a truck. Immediately notify Team Leader or Production Manager of any issues.
• Understand and complete the bills of lading and loading sheets.
• Ability to load product in required pattern/configuration to ensure stability in transit.
• Ensure all incoming materials are properly packaged and in good condition with no damage when unloading the truck. Immediately notify Team Leader, Quality Control or Production Manager of any issues.
• Place all safety devices (wheel chocks, safety changes, loading plates, etc.) on trailers that are being worked on.
• Follows FLRA (risk assessment) rules and regulations regarding safety audits
• Store finished goods in a timely and organized manner. Keep storage area clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned
• Target Salary range is around $18.00/hr

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Strong customer focus - includes the ability to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business as well as fostering a strong customer focus mindset.
• Ability to Establish Plans – set clear, measurable goals, anticipating roadblocks and adjusts for problems, can accurate assess the length and difficulty of tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

· 1+ years of manufacturing experience in an industrial plant.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited program.
• Experience with forklift operation.
• Loader experience preferred
• Must have reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical plant work environment, noise level is moderate to loud. Must be able to navigate plant site including climbing stairs, reaching for product, traveling over changing terrain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged hours of standing
• Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds