Production Operator/General Labor Details

Production Operator/General Labor

SunGro Horticulture - Santa Maria, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Production Operator is responsible for general labor and 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

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.

· Strong execution skills – monitors progress to ensure achievement of goals, coordinate with other work groups. Safety Awareness and Pro-activeness.

· Challenges status quo to eliminate non-value added work and continuously improve processes.

· Use Sound Judgement – makes tough decisions quickly and uses information, judgement and logic to understand a problem or situation before acting.

· Display Organizational Savvy – knows which issues are worth pursuing and knows who to involve and when. Accurately anticipates the reactions of others.

· Speak Effectively – Speak clearly and concisely and can get the point across. Can speak effectively in front of a group.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in an industrial plant preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited program.
• Experience with forklift operation preferred.
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday.
• 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 50 – 60 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place