Specialty Line Associate at Central Garden & Pet

Description

Kaytee (Central Garden & Pet) is currently looking to fill Class 2- Level I Line Associate positions on 3rd inChilton, WI. As a Line Associate your primary role is to properly package and palletize product according to company specifications and assisting operators with changeovers. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!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!RESPONSIBILITIES

• Package and palletize product according to specifications
• Assist operator with packaging of product; check for quality seals and proper code date placement
• Assist operator with changeover procedures
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Understand and support the goals and objectives of the department
• Comply with all safety rules and company policies
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Must have the ability to bend, twist, turn and climb
• Must have the ability to lift/handle up to 2-30 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Must have the ability to lift/handle 31-60 lbs. on a moderate basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner
• Possess solid organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Work temperatures can vary due to outside temperatures.
• Hours of work will generally be during normal business hours 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.
• 1st shift hours from 6am to 2pm Monday-Friday; 3rd shift work 2pm to 12 am Monday-Thursday.

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 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
• On-site wellness center
• On-site employee 24-hour gym

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.