Machine Operator

Central Garden & Pet; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeds West, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is hiring a Machine Operator to support production line operations, material handling, receiving and shipping. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and maintaining safe, accurate work habits in a manufacturing setting.

Candidates should have basic arithmetic, able to read and communicate in English, and be reliable team players committed to quality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must read, write and converse in English.
• Work on a production line and material handling in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line and perform material handling.
• Receive and ship product and maintain batches location.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic arithmetic

Reliability

Job description

We want to hire people who care about what they do. At Seeds West, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet , we are proud to supply the highest quality grass seed throughout the United States and abroad . Quality is a big deal for us, 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:

Position: Machine Operator

Machine Operator: The ideal candidate will be able to work on the production line s as well as material handling, receiving and shipping product while maintaining batches in the correct location for efficient operation resulting in a high-quality product. You must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, stoop, squat, bend, overhead lifting, standing , 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.

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.