Production Line Associate

Central Garden & Pet Company; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance & certifications

Referral bonus program

On-demand pay access

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking an experienced Production Line Associate in Neosho, Missouri. The role emphasizes safety, meeting tight schedules, and productive performance in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include load readiness, accurate labeling, proper documentation, forklift operation, and coordination with the Load Planner. Candidates should be able to lift 55 pounds and work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Be able to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Be able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Be able to work with others and maintain composure.

Responsibilities

• Get load ready prior to truck arrival.
• Use proper bar-coding procedures on staging, loading and movements.
• Ensure labels are correct (ASN Labels).
• Load trucks properly and scale trucks to ensure shipments arrive in good condition.
• Provide completed paperwork: count sheet, bill of lading with lot numbers and quantities.
• Be a team player and coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain forklift and paperwork daily.
• Use wheel chocks on every load.
• Work in other areas if necessary.
• Coordinate with Load Planner on upcoming loads.
• Assist Warehouse and Scale Room with seed location and staging/receiving.

Job description

Howard Johnson’s Enterprises is searching for an experienced Production Line Associate in our Neosho, Missouri location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions productively, working with tight schedules and deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Get load ready prior to truck arrival (whenever possible).
• Use proper bar-coding procedures on all staging, loading and movements of items.
• Ensure labels are correct. (ASN Labels)
• Load trucks properly and properly scale trucks - this is to ensure shipments arrive at their destination in good condition.
• Provide completed paperwork: count sheet, bill of lading with lot numbers and quantity of each product shipped and received.
• Be a team player; work well with other departments.
• Keep the truck dock area and truck staging area clean.
• Maintain forklift and paperwork daily.
• Use wheel chocks on every load.
• The employee is expected to work in other areas if necessary.
• Work closely with the Load Planner on upcoming loads.
• Work with the Warehouse and Scale Room for proper location of seed, and the area needed for staging or receiving a load.

QUALIFICATIONS / MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Be able to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Be able to work in an environment that is stressful and maintain composure.
• Be familiar with the details of truck loading and unloading as well as boxcars.
• Be able to work with others and maintain a mature composure.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Work temperatures may vary due to outside temperatures.
• The work environment may be dusty.

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) 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.

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