2nd Shift Production Operator — Fort Dodge, IA | Great Benefits

Central Garden & Pet Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Short-Term Disability

Health Savings/FSAs

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company’s C&S facility in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Operator to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment. The role requires lifting, mechanical setup, and adherence to safety protocols.

You’ll work Monday–Wednesday (4:00pm–4:00am) with additional Thursday shifts and overtime as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, life insurance and disability coverage, plus various employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds with frequent bending, lifting and twisting.
• Proficient math skills.
• Ability to learn and operate forklift and handcart in a safe manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Ability to operate a RF scanner device.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn and climb.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Stay alert and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication between Line Leaders, Co-Workers, and Shift Supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Understand and align with department goals and objectives.
• Comply with safety rules and company policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Report any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel.
• Perform efficient machine set-up, clean-out and change-over.
• Transfer, stage and package materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Central Garden & Pet Company’s C&S facility in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Operator to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment. The role requires lifting, mechanical setup, and adherence to safety protocols.

You’ll work Monday–Wednesday (4:00pm–4:00am) with additional Thursday shifts and overtime as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, life insurance and disability coverage, plus various employee