Scotts Manufacturing Co · Ft. Madison, IA

Operator, Forklift (Ft Madison) at Scotts Manufacturing Co — Ft. Madison, IA

Full-timeFt. Madison, IA$25.5–$25.5/hourPosted 2026-07-30Apply on Workday

Full job description

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $25.50 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.

In this role you will:

  • Responsible for facilitating the movement of supplies, materials, and products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to plant safety rules and programs in a fast paced environment.
  • Complete daily inspection checklists, fuel changes, and tag out process for repair of powered industrial trucks if needed.
  • Accurately complete and understand required paperwork for internal transfers, bills of lading, supply counts, changeover data, overage/shortage and damage reports, component verification sheets, and others as needed.
  • Operate dock locking mechanisms, and chock and block trailers.
  • Operate plant inventory control systems effectively and efficiently such as computer mounted and handheld scanning equipment.
  • Support production and quality requirements by supplying materials and documentation needed for rework or trials.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
  • Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
  • 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
  • Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
  • $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
  • Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
  • Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
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  • Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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