3rd Shift - Bedding Machine Operator

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Central Garden & Pet is looking for a 3rd Shift Machine Operator to be a part of our Kaytee business unit in Chilton, WI. As a Machine Operator, your main responsibility is to efficiently and safely set up and operate the machine and its related equipment.

At Kaytee you will have the opportunity to work with products for wild birds, pet birds, and small animals. Our team enjoys benefits such as an onsite fitness center and an onsite Prevea Kaytee Health & Wellness Clinic for employees, their spouse and dependent children. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and STD disability insurance, and a full 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.

The standard work schedule follows regular business hours, averaging at least forty hours per week. In this role, you'll work four 10‑hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, giving you a long weekend every week! There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.

• Start machine, adjust as necessary and perform necessary troubleshooting.
• Perform efficient machine set‑up, clean out and change‑over.
• Maintain communication with Bagger Operator, 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 mix quality out of the Ingredient Bins.
• Complete paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion (complete cleaning checklists).
• Understand and know the goals and objectives of the department.
• Ability to work overtime, with some shift flexibility as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

• Possess one year’s operator or backup operator experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and handcart in a safe manner.
• Ability to analyze problem(s), troubleshoot and provide successful solution(s).
• 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.
• Effectively communicate with others in a manner which promotes lean manufacturing in a “team” environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

• 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 forty 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
• Onsite Wellness Center
• Onsite Fitness Center
• 401(k) 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.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, 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  to learn more.