Triple Crown Quality Control

Central Garden & Pet Company; Town of Greenfield (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Free Life and Short-Term Disability

Health and Dependent Care Flexible

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on pet supplies

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to online courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company in Greenfield, Missouri is seeking a Triple Crown Quality Control Coater Operator on 2nd shift (4:00 pm–12:30 am) to join our seed coating operations.

You will read and record temperatures and humidity, perform de-coating and durability tests every two hours, monitor moisture every 15 minutes, and help maintain sample records and a clean work area. Strong math, clear communication and writing skills are required.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Writing

Job description

Location: Greenfield, MO, United States
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Job ID: JV-2422

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.