1st & 2nd shift; Class 5 - Shift Pellet Machine Operator Level I

Central Garden & Pet; Walla Walla (WI, WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing healthy homes for pets and gardens. As a Pellet Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality products for small animals. This position offers a clean work environment, comprehensive medical benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to safety and innovation, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence. If you are mechanically inclined and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of enhancing the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Free uniforms

Onsite fitness center

Health & Wellness clinic

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Access to free online courses

Education Assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy loads and perform basic math calculations.
• Good communication and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Pelletmill/Hammermill equipment and bagging line.
• Ensure quality control and maintain production records.
• Follow safety initiatives in accordance with FDA and OSHA standards.

Skills

Lifting up to 50+ pounds

Basic math calculations

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Mechanical inclination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Kaytee is growing and currently looking to add a 1st and 2nd Shift Pellet Machine Operator to be a part of our Kaytee division based in Chilton, WI. You will be responsible for setting up and operating Pelletmill /Hammermill Equipment and Bagging Line.

At Kaytee, you have the opportunity to work with products for birds, hamsters, rabbits, and other small animals. We offer a clean work environment with free uniforms, an onsite fitness center, and an onsite Health & Wellness clinic for employees and their families. Other benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage, free life and disability insurance, a full 3% match on your 401k contributions, along with a yearly profit-sharing bonus. If your skills match the qualifications below, we invite you to apply for this position!

Key Responsibilities

1. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions; makes adjustments or repairs as needed while assisting in the manufacturing process.
2. Enters production codes into batching computer, sets up machine, prepares dating equipment for production, and ensures the bags and/or tape is properly running.
3. Completes production work orders, moves/wraps pallets, confirms correct count on pallet, and records pallet completion.
4. Inspects bags (top and bottom) to ensure quality sewing, ribbon intact, legible/correct code dating, and ID.
5. Tests product weights; visually checks for proper product mix.
6. Marks pallets for proper destination.
7. Assembles hand-add barrels accurately, adding the proper amounts of vitamins/minerals, and prepares ahead as required.
8. Follows all quality and safety initiatives in accordance with FDA and OSHA standards, including getting PCQI certified.

Qualifications

• The ability to lift up to 50+ pounds with frequent bending, lifting, and twisting.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to communicate with employees in a manner promoting a team work environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze problems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prioritize work orders.
• Good organizational skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
• A more complete list of benefits can be found at www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has been nurturing happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central leads the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The company's innovative products help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central owns over 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone, and Pennington. Based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,700 employees across North America and Europe, visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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