Swing Shift Coating Line Operator

Our Manufacturing team is committed to delivering high-quality products through operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The Swing Shift Coating Line Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring coating line equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate production of coated seed products. This role focuses on machine operation, maintaining production flow, executing production blend sheets accurately, performing quality checks, and supporting daily operational readiness.

This position will begin on day shift for training before transitioning to a swing shift schedule.

Shift Details:
Initial day shift training followed by swing shift schedule based on production needs.

• Operate coating line machinery safely and efficiently to meet daily production goals.
• Follow and maintain production blend sheets accurately to ensure proper product formulation, material usage, and batch consistency.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor machine settings to maintain coating quality and operational performance standards.
• Conduct routine product checks and communicate quality concerns or operational issues to leadership promptly.
• Monitor product flow, seed treatment application, and equipment performance to ensure consistent output.
• Complete accurate production documentation, including blend sheets , material usage, downtime tracking, and shift reports.
• Perform routine cleanouts, sanitation procedures, and product changeovers to maintain quality and prevent contamination.
• Inspect equipment, hoses, and operational systems for wear, blockages, or malfunctions and report maintenance needs.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing or coating line equipment preferred.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and execute production blend sheets .
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product accuracy.
• Proven reliability, consistent attendance, and ability to work scheduled shifts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality standards.

• Manufacturing environment requires standing, walking, lifting, and working around production equipment.
• May require flexible hours, overtime, and shift adjustments based on production demands.

• This position pays $ 20 per hour depending on experience

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and 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
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• 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 Zo ё con ®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.

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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.