What are the responsibilities and job description for the Picking Lead position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
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 (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.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
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, 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 (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.
Key Duties And 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, 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
- A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
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.