3rd Shift - Bedding Machine Operator

Central Garden & Pet; Gravesville (WI); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite Wellness Center

Onsite Fitness Center

Health and Dependent Care Flexible SpA

Résumé du poste

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a 3rd Shift Machine Operator for the Kaytee business unit in Chilton, WI. The role focuses on safely setting up and operating the machine and related equipment to produce quality products for birds and small animals.

Join a team with onsite health clinics, fitness centers, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a 401k match. The shift runs four 10-hour nights, offering a long weekend each week and overtime as

Qualifications

• One year of operator or backup operator experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and handcart safely.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot and provide successful solutions.
• Must be able to lift up to 105 lbs. with assistance.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsabilités

• Start machine, adjust as necessary and perform necessary troubleshooting.
• Perform efficient machine set-up, clean out and change-over.
• Maintain communication with Bagger Operator, line associates and during shift change.
• Comply with all safety rules and company policies.
• Train new and existing line personnel and backups.
• Perform inspection of mix quality out of the Ingredient Bins.
• Complete paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion (Complete Cleaning Checklists).
• Understand and know the goals and objectives of the department.
• Ability to work overtime, with some shift flexibility as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

Connaissances

Operator experience

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Outils

Forklift

Handcart

Description du poste

Central Garden & Pet is looking fora3 rd Shift Machine Operator to be a part of our Kaytee business unit in Chilton, WI. As a Machine Operator, your main responsibility is to efficiently and safely set up and operate the machine and its related equipment.

At Kaytee you will have the opportunity to work with products for wild birds, pet birds, and small animals. Our team enjoys benefits such as an onsite fitness center and an onsite Prevea Kaytee Health & Wellness Clinic for employees, their spouse and dependent children. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and STD disability insurance, and a full 3% match on your 401k contributions!

The standard work schedule follows regular business hours, averaging at least 40 hours per week. In this role, you'll work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, giving you a long weekend every week! There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start machine, adjust as necessary and perform necessary troubleshooting.
• Perform efficient machine set-up, clean out and change-over.
• Maintain communication with Bagger Operator, line associates and during shift change.
• Comply with all safety rules and company policies
• Train new and existing line personnel and backups.
• Perform inspection of mix quality out of the Ingredient Bins.
• Complete paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion (Complete Cleaning Checklists).
• Understand and know the goals and objectives of the department.
• Ability to work overtime, with some shift flexibility as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess one year’s operator or backup operator experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and handcart in a safe manner.
• Ability to analyze problem(s), troubleshoot and provide successful solution(s).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 105 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have the ability to stand, bend, twist, turn and climb.
• Possess solid organizational skills.
• Effectively communicate with others in a manner which promotes lean manufacturing in a "team" environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiple and divide).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Work temperatures can vary due to outside temperatures.
• Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week.
• There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Onsite Wellness Center
• Onsite Fitness Center
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.