2nd Shift - Machine Operator
About The Position
Central Garden & Pet/Kaytee is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Machine Operator -to join our team at Kaytee in Chilton, WI. At Kaytee, we offer a safe, clean work environment with an 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!
Requirements
- The ability to lift up to 50+ pounds with frequent bending, lifting and twisting.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiple & divide).
- High school diploma preferred.
- Ability to communicate with employees in a manner promoting a "team" work environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze problems.
- Ability to read, interpret and prioritize work orders.
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
Responsibilities
- Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions; makes adjustments or repairs as needed while assisting in the manufacturing process.
- Enters production codes batching computer (Repete), sets up machine, prepares dating equipment for production and ensures the bags and/or tape is properly running.
- Completes production work orders, moves/wraps pallets, confirms correct count on pallet and records pallet completion.
- Inspects bags (top, and bottom) to ensure quality sewing, ribbon intact, legible/correct code dating and ID.
- Tests product weights; visually checks for proper product mix.
- Marks pallets for proper destination.
- Assemble hand-add barrels accurately adding the proper amounts of vitamins/minerals and prepares ahead as required.
- Follows all quality and food safety initiatives in accordance with FSMA, USDA, and SQF standards including obtaining PCQI certificate.
- Follows all safety initiatives in accordance with OSHA standards
Benefits
- 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.
- Employee Wellness Center.
- Employee onsite 24-hour gym.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
