Formulator 1

Central Garden & Pet Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance

Referral Program

Access to online courses

Parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is hiring a Mixer/Formulator for our Dallas area manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will mix liquid and/or dry formulations, verify materials, and prepare equipment with proper cleaning and changeovers to ensure a high-quality product.

You will work in a manufacturing facility and handle raw materials with standard PPE. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for long periods, and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand and converse in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, stoop, squat, bend, overhead lifting, stand and walk.
• Practical working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

• Mix liquid and/or dry mixes for proper and efficient operation.
• Verify all materials in the production area are correct.
• Clean out and change over equipment.

Job description

We want to hire people who care about what they do. At Central Life Sciences , we are proud to supply animal healthcare products throughout the United States. Quality is a big deal and we can’t make a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to their work. If that’s who you are, then we want you on our team! We are currently hiring for the following position:

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday, 6am to 4:30pm 10 hour/day, with overtime.

MIXER/FORMULATOR: The ideal candidate will be able to mix liquid and/or dry mixes for proper and efficient operation resulting in a high-quality product. You will verify all materials in the production area are correct. You will need to clean out and change over your equipment. You must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, stoop, squat, bend, overhead lifting, standing and walking and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. You must also have a practical working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions and be able to read, write, understand and converse in English. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility and the Compounder Formulator will handle raw materials that require varying degrees of protection including respirator, gloves, coveralls, and safety glasses/goggles.

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

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.