Production Utility Operator

Utility Operator/Packer

Bring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to serving our customers while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.

The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, “From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World.”

Job Purpose

The purpose of a Utility Operator/Packer is to own the responsibility of reading packing sheets, quality inspecting product coming out of a production machine, and loading product into boxes and onto pallets. This position requires you to work in a warm temperature environment throughout your shift. You would be required to obtain a full range of motion from standing, reaching, moving, bending, and lifting 40lbs as necessary. Although there is no quota to obtain, you would be required to work at a steady speed to keep up with production.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect finished product from Injection Molding
• Separate defected product and set in designated area for recycling
• Package good quality product according to company standards
• Read packing sheets that guide you on how many pieces of product go into a box or onto a pallet
• Utilize a step ladder throughout your shift
• Shrink wrap boxes and pallets
• Label boxes and pallets in preparation for shipping
• Operator a manual pallet jack
• Move finished pallets with pallet jack to designated area for Material Handlers
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisors or managers

Qualifications and Experience

• Must adhere to all safety guidelines and fosters a safe work culture
• Must have ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Basic math skills
• Must demonstrate time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder
• Must be willing to work 8-hour shifts

We expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values; Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can Do positive attitude.

We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.

In addition to competitive wages, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match.

The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons