Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: PA - Cressona
Job Code: 10361


Come join the team at Kaytee in Cressona PA, where you have the opportunity to work with products for wild birds. We offer uniform reimbursements, safety shoe reimbursement, fitness incentives, and prescription safety glasses. 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. We are currently in need of a 2nd shift Maintenance Helper. This position is responsible for performing maintenance functions.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Assist in the mechanical troubleshooting of all scheduled and added workloads throughout the day.
• Performs scheduled machine-specific preventative maintenance procedures and recommends follow-up repairs when needed.
• Assist with installation of new or old machinery/equipment. As well as the removal of the machinery/equipment being replaced.
• Routine maintenance that may involve carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Assists in the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment such as forklifts, hand carts, hand jacks, bearings, gearboxes, drives, conveyors, electric motors, etc.
• Is trained in and performs confined space entry as needed.
• Communicates status of repairs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Lead.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area.
• Reports any safety concerns or issues to the Maintenance Manager and/or the QC/Safety Coordinator.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment for potential problems.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Lead and/or other maintenance employees to diagnose potential problems. Repair or replace as instructed by Maintenance Supervisor or Lead.
• Assists in the dismantling of defective machines and equipment. Assists with the installation of new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Assists in the installation and requirements of electrical apparatuses, such as transformers, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment parts.
• Assists with the fabrication and installation of electrical conduit.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join mental
• Performs groundskeeping tasks, such as snow removal.
• All employees are responsible for reporting food safety issues to those who can initiate corrective actions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves regular exposure to unusual elements, such as temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations that require following extensive safety precautions and will include the use of protective equipment. Frequent physical activity. Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds, and as needed the ability to lift and/or move 50-100 pounds (with assistance). This job also requires the ability to regularly climb, lift, bend, stand, walk, twist, turn, and reach with arms and hands.

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 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!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• 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 2022 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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.

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