Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Heavy Equipment Operator

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. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

This hourly role follows the Scotts / Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $22.95 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts / Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator for our mulch and soil manufacturing facility.

The Heavy Equipment Operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.

What you'll do in this role :

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful :

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