Picking Lead

Picking Lead - Ohio

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, is now seeking a Picking Lead for the Lockbourne, OH facility. This is a non-exempt, full-time position on first shift. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

The Picking Lead provides direct support of Picking/Packing Line staff and production flow to achieve the company, plant and department goals, through various established processes.

Key Responsibilities:

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, work schedules, vacations, assignments and special projects, as well as training and personnel development

In the absence of key personnel the Lead is responsible to complete 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

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Forklift experience preferred or the ability to obtain a forklift license if needed

Willing and able to communicate easily with other associates; multilingual preferred

Able to comfortably perform basic math & dimensional/time measurement

Must be quality oriented and have sound judgement when determining what is acceptable quality while working on the line

Working knowledge and or experience in Production or Product Assembly; leadership experience preferred

Able to bend, crouch or kneel 15% of the shift

Required to stand most of the shift

May be required to work extended hours possibly in other Departments or weekends if needed

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 time off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

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. Green Garden Products participates in e-Verify.