Pack-Out Lead

Central Garden & Pet Company; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company, a leading innovator in garden, pet and related industries, seeks a Pack-Out Lead for our Norton, MA facility. The role collaborates with the Plant Manager to meet production schedules and ensure raw materials are available for production lines.

The position pays $18–$19 per hour, depending on experience, and requires strong team leadership in a warehouse setting. The Pack-Out Lead will supervise the pack-out team, coordinate with production, and help maintain safe,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Previous production/packing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all levels within the facility.
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Train, Coach and Develop Pack-Out Team.
• Confirm materials are available to meet production needs.
• Measure production and provide feedback to the team.
• Fill in for breaks and absences as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Teamwork

Packing experience

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Location: Norton, MA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Job ID: JV-2335

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a Pack-Out Lead for the Norton, MA facility. This is a full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

The Pack-Out Lead will work with the Plant Manager to meet production schedules. This position pays a range of $18 to $19 per hour, based on experience.

Key DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train, Coach and Develop Pack-Out Team.
• Confirm that the production lines are supplied with Raw-Materials to meet production needs.
• Able to measure production and give feedback to the team.
• Available to fill in as needed for breaks, absences, assistance.
• Clean and maintain safe work area.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Other Duties as required.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Previous production/packing experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all levels within the facility
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to changes in workflow
• Strong team player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, and clean.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment with temperature changes depending on the season.

BENEFITS PACKAGE AND EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Access to on-demand pay

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at 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. Green Garden Products participates in E-Verify.