Production Associate - Tank Builder

I Want the News; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a Tank Assembler/Silicone Applicator to join our production team. You will assemble plastic frames and glass, spread adhesive for waterproof sealing, and perform quality checks on completed tanks.

You’ll work in a two-person team on Monday–Thursday shifts with possible overtime on Friday. Responsibilities include maintaining pace with your partner, reporting daily totals, and assisting with setup and material handling as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Plant environment with occasional office area visits.

Responsibilities

• Assemble plastic frames and glass pieces to form aquariums.
• Spread adhesive on seams and edges to seal tanks.
• Conduct quality checks on completed tanks.
• Coordinate with partner to match work pace and complete daily totals.
• Report daily production totals and assist with material handling.

Skills

Teamwork

Speed & accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Tank Assembler is responsible for assembling plastic frames and glass pieces to make various sized aquariums. The Silicone Applicator spreads adhesive on all seams and edges of tanks to develop a waterproof seal. After completion they will conduct a quality check on each tank. Shift Details: Monday – Thursday, 5:00am – 3:30pm with Potential Overtime on Friday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working in a two-person team
• Place individual pieces of glass into frame and add plastic frame top.
• Reach into assembled tank and smooth all seams using finger.
• Move completed aquarium to curing table.
• May add masking tape to hold glass pieces in position during curing.
• Align all edges for perfect 90 degree corners.
• Inspect for quality.
• Count and report number of finished units each day.
• Assist partner with setup.
• Obtain raw materials and supplies.
• Properly handle and dispose of broken glass.
• Control and maintain an appropriate work speed to match the partner’s work speed.
• Report daily production totals for the two-person team.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and work cooperatively with an assigned partner.
• Perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand/walk for a 10-hour shift. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Plant environment with periodic visits to the office area of the plant. Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. 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.

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