Our Pet Segment is seeking a Quality Checker on 1st Shift to be a part of our Kaytee division based in in our Chilton, WI facility. You would be responsible for Checking pallets for picking accuracy and ensuring the product is in good shape and wrapped properly to the pallet.

At Kaytee, you have the opportunity to work with products for birds, hamsters, rabbits and other small animals.  We offer a clean work environment with free uniforms, 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!

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Check pallets for picking accuracy and ensuring the product is in good shape and wrapped properly to the pallet.
• Create and maintain both spreadsheet and software databases and generate reports of findings.
• Work in and communicate with both office and plant environments equally well.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations.
• Ensure materials are in proper locations. Conduct searches to locate missing materials and or wrong pallets in pick spots.
• Open cartons to count items and/or weigh materials to determine quantity on hand.
• Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to supervision - publish weekly and quarterly inventory metrics.
• Communicate and develop process enhancements as needed (performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommends process improvements to eliminate them).
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or as the business necessitates.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Three years related experience in a high volume- manufacturing environment.
• Understands and has experience working with Lean (LDM) principles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant environment with periodic visits to the office area.
• Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week. 
• There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
• Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Noise level in the work environment varies with specific areas requiring hearing protection.

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and 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 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.

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