Machine Operator

Central Garden & Pet; El Centro, California, Buffalo (CA, MO, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator in El Centro, CA, where your skills will help produce high-quality products in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers a chance to work on the production line, ensuring efficiency and safety while operating essential machinery. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with educational assistance and a 401k plan. If you're motivated and ready to contribute to a team that values safety and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Access to free online courses

Discounts on cell phones and gym memberships

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and set up machines efficiently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate mill and packaging machines on the production line.
• Work safely and efficiently to produce high-quality products.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to read and write in English

Machine operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Our Pennington Seed location in El Centro, CA, is seeking highly motivated Machine Operators to operate our mill and packaging machines. If you work safely and show up every day, we want you on our team!

Position details:

Machine Operator:

The ideal candidate will be able to work on the production/assembly line, set up, and operate machines efficiently to produce high-quality products. You must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, stoop, squat, bend, perform overhead lifting, stand, walk, and work safely and alertly. Basic arithmetic skills and the ability to read, write, understand, and converse in English are required. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility.

Position pays $16.50 to $17.50 depending on experience. It is a day shift position, Monday through Friday, plus overtime.

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 (college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
• More benefits at www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has nurtured healthy homes for over 40 years, with fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion. We lead the Pet and Garden industries with innovative products across over 65 brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone, and Pennington. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 6,700 employees across North America and Europe, visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.