Lead Picker

Green Garden Products Job Opportunity

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry. This is an Exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets.

• Demonstrates ownership and practical knowledge of all applicable daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute quality oversight to ensure production flow
• Lead Picking/Packing employees and conduct quality inspections
• Works to prevent process or product failures. Focuses on continuous improvement of product quality through attention to process details and specifications with organized activities
• Responsible for assisting with performance plans, assignments and special projects, as well as training and personnel development
• In the absence of key personnel the Lead is responsible for completing or delegate the completion of required tasks and responsibilities of the missing person
• Maintains reference standards for components
• Able to perform initial assessment of component quality, determining pass/fail or whether materials might need additional scrutiny
• Able to maintain an open-minded and respectful attitude in the face of delivering and receiving negative quality and process information
• Must be able to work with limited supervision, while also exercising good judgement to know when to ask questions and/or seek help
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Follow all safety requirements and standards per guidelines
• Other duties to assist production as requested

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Previous production/packing experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all levels within the facility
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to changes in workflow
• Strong team player
• Strong Mathematical skills
• Proactive Mindset
• Strong Computer skills

• 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!
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company 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 passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.

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.