Triple Crown Quality Control

Central Garden & Pet; Greenfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance

Referral Program

Access to free online courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a Triple Crown Quality Control Coater Operator in Greenfield, Missouri. The position operates on 2nd shift from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, performing coating process tests and recording environmental data to ensure seed quality.

Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, humidity, moisture, and durability tests, while maintaining samples and clean work areas. Opportunity for growth through cross-training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good math skills required for recording measurements.
• Organizational skills help manage samples and records.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
• Ability to write test results so findings are understood.

Responsibilities

• Read and record temperatures of dryers and seed through coating stages.
• Read and record humidity and air temperature of dryers.
• Perform de-coating and durability tests every 2 hours.
• Read and record moisture of coated seed every 15 minutes.
• Report any out-of-limits readings to the coater operator.
• Retain and file all seed samples.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Assist coater operators as needed between tests.
• Coordinate with production and bagging lines as requested.
• Cross-train on coater operation to support the team.

Skills

Math skills

Organization

Clear communication

Written test results

Job description

Pennington Seed/Central Garden & Pet Company is a leader in the lawn care industry. We seek a highly motivated, conscientious, and trustworthy individual to join our team as a Triple Crown Quality Control Coater Operator in Greenfield, Missouri.

• 2 nd Shift 4:00 pm – 12:30 am

Key Responsibilities :

• Read and record temperatures of dryers and seed through all stages of coating process.
• Read and record humidity levels and air temperature of dryers.
• Perform de -coating and durability tests every 2 hours.
• Read and record moisture of coated seed every 15 minutes
• Report any out of limits reading to the coater operator.
• Retain and file all seed samples.
• Keep work area clean at all times.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist coater operators as needed between tests and during down time.
• Help operators as requested in coordinating with production and bagging lines.
• Cross training on coater operation is valuable to help operators as needed.

Qualifications:

• Good math skills are needed
• Organizational skills are helpful.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others.
• Must be able to write clearly so test results can be understood easily.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & 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 employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• D iscounts on pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• 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 passiona te, entrepreneurial grow th 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.

W e 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.