Production Worker
Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Stephen
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
- $1,000 Hiring BonusFull-Time, Part-time, or Seasonal Positions
AvailableD&D Commodities, a business unit of Central Garden and
Pet, is the leading company in the bird feeding industry. We are
looking to hire a Production Worker to help us keep growing. If
you're serious about your next job, D&D is an ideal place to
get ahead. Don't hesitate to apply.SummaryThe Production Worker is
responsible for preparing and packaging product for shipping on
multiple different assembly lines. Measures of Success
- Packages product for shipping on multiple different assembly
lines.
- Weighs product, verifies and adjusts product weight or
measurements to meet specifications.
- Observes machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of
filled or packaged products to standards.
- Attaches identification labels to finished packaged items.
- Inspects and removes defective products and packaging
material.
- Removes finished packaged items from machine.
- Packs boxes, stacks boxes and/or bags on pallets.
- Monitors, maintains, and repairs production equipment.
- Operates machines in a safe and responsible manner ensuring
OSHA standards are met.
- Keeps area clean, safe, and up to code.
- Contributes to team effort by participating in other production
activities as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand and /or
walk for up to 3 hours at a time in an 8-hour day; ability to
frequently grasp, push, pull, bend and climb. The above-noted
measures of success are not intended to describe, in detail, the
multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a
general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the
position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the
essential functions of this position.Candidate Attributes
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe
manner.
- Attention to detail.
- Meets attendance requirements and is on time.
- Previous production experience in a manufacturing facility,
warehouse, farming, or similar relevant experience preferred.
- Mechanical ability and an interest in machinery preferred.
Individuals with some of the experience and/or knowledge can be
trained on the job to perform each essential duty successfully.Work
Environment
- Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts,
product irritants, airborne particles, and outdoor weather
conditions.
- Occasionally required to work in high places and confined
spaces.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
But higher levels of noise are marked by signs. Work Schedule And
Compensation
- First shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some
flexiblity in earlier and/or later hours.
- Occasional overtime.
- Wage is based on skills and experience. Benefits For Full-Time
Employment
- Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays)
and other benefits which can be found at
https://www.benefitsquest.com/central
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with a 3% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Education Assistance
- Referral Program About The CompanyD & D Commodities Ltd., a
business unit of Central Garden and Pet, is a national company that
manufactures the finest premium nutritional products for caged
birds, small animals, wild birds, and wildlife. We provide optimum
nutrition for all types of pets at prices that offer value to the
consumer in the best packaging types and styles available. In
addition to the best products, we strive to always provide the best
service and support for its customers regardless of size or type.At
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is
at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our
purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up
of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging
footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all
dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and
communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the
future of the garden and pet industries---one blade of grass and
one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to
learn more.
- Conditions apply to the hiring bonus. 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. All successful applicants should
expect to undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior
to beginning employment.
Keywords: Central Garden & Pet, Fargo , Production Worker, Professions , Stephen, North Dakota
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