Lead Picker

Central Garden & Pet; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Access to thousands of free online courses

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet, located in Lockbourne, Ohio, is hiring for a full-time position where you will lead production and packing employees, ensuring quality oversight and continuous improvement in product details. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with production experience preferred. Employees benefit from comprehensive insurance packages, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and numerous discounts. Join a proactive team dedicated to quality and safety in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Previous production/packing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Lead picking/packing employees and conduct inspections.
• Focus on continuous improvement of product quality.
• Assist with performance plans and personnel development.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Description

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is the number one supplier of top‑quality flower seeds and non‑GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry.

This is an exempt, full‑time position at Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT).

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ownership and practical knowledge of all applicable daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute quality oversight to ensure production flow
• Lead Picking/Packing employees and conduct quality inspections
• Works to prevent process or product failures and focuses on continuous improvement of product quality through attention to process details and specifications with organized activities
• Assists with performance plans, assignments and special projects, as well as training and personnel development
• In the absence of key personnel the Lead is responsible for completing or delegating required tasks and the responsibilities of the missing person
• Maintains reference standards for components
• Performs initial assessment of component quality, determining pass/fail or whether materials might need additional scrutiny
• Maintains an open‑minded and respectful attitude in the face of delivering and receiving negative quality and process information
• Works with limited supervision, exercising good judgement to know when to ask questions and/or seek help
• Complies with company policies and legal guidelines
• Helps maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Follows all safety requirements and standards per guidelines
• Other duties to assist production as requested

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
• Strong mathematical skills
• Proactive mindset
• Strong computer skills

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) 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
• Access to on‑demand pay

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.