What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Pet & Wild Bird Class 5 Machine Operator position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
Kaytee is growing and currently looking for a 1st Shift Class 5 Machine Operator. You would be responsible for setting up and running machines, palletizers and scales. This position works four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday; enjoy a long weekend every week!
At Kaytee, you have the opportunity to work with products for birds, hamsters, rabbits and other small animals. We offer a clean work environment with free uniforms, onsite fitness center and an onsite Health & Wellness clinic for employees and their families. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and disability insurance and a full 3% match on your 401k contributions, along with a yearly profit-sharing bonus. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
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.
Kaytee is growing and currently looking for a 1st Shift Class 5 Machine Operator. You would be responsible for setting up and running machines, palletizers and scales. This position works four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday; enjoy a long weekend every week!
At Kaytee, you have the opportunity to work with products for birds, hamsters, rabbits and other small animals. We offer a clean work environment with free uniforms, onsite fitness center and an onsite Health & Wellness clinic for employees and their families. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and disability insurance and a full 3% match on your 401k contributions, along with a yearly profit-sharing bonus. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Start machine, make adjustments as necessary and perform necessary troubleshooting.
- Perform efficient machine set-up.
- Maintain communication with mixers, line associates and during shift change.
- Comply with all safety rules and company policies
- Train new and existing line personnel and backups.
- Perform inspection of bags for quality seals.
- Complete paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Understand and know the goals and objectives of the department.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.
- Ability to operate forklift and handcart in a safe manner.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 105 lbs. with assistance.
- Must have the ability to stand, bend, twist, turn and climb.
- Possess solid organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Work is performed in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- Work temperatures can vary due to outside temperatures.
- Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week.
- There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
- 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 profit-sharing bonus!
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash 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.
