Coating Line Operator — Training & Swing Shift

Central Garden & Pet; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Access to on-demand pay

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Coating Line Operator to operate and monitor coating line equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production of coated seed products and adherence to quality standards. The role starts on day shift for training, then transitions to swing shifts.

You will follow production blendsheets, conduct quality checks, and document downtime, material usage, and batch records. Candidates should have basic mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of manufacturing or coating line equipment preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute production blendsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product accuracy.
• Proven reliability, consistent attendance, and ability to work scheduled shifts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating line machinery safely and efficiently to meet daily production goals.
• Follow and maintain production blendsheets accurately to ensure proper product formulation, material usage, and batch consistency.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor machine settings to maintain coating quality and operational performance standards.
• Conduct routine product checks and communicate quality concerns or operational issues to leadership promptly.
• Monitor product flow, seed treatment application, and equipment performance to ensure consistent output.
• Complete accurate production documentation, including blendsheets, material usage, downtime tracking, and shift reports.
• Perform routine cleanouts, sanitation procedures, and product changeovers to maintain quality and prevent contamination.
• Inspect equipment, hoses, and operational systems for wear, blockages, or malfunctions and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Operating coating line equipment

Read/interpret production blendsheets

Attention to detail

Reliability & attendance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety in production

Job description

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Coating Line Operator to operate and monitor coating line equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production of coated seed products and adherence to quality standards. The role starts on day shift for training, then transitions to swing shifts.

You will follow production blendsheets, conduct quality checks, and document downtime, material usage, and batch records. Candidates should have basic mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work