Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: IA - Council Bluffs
Job Code: 10600


We want to hire people who care about what they do. At Central Life Sciences, we are proud to supply animal healthcare products throughout the United States. Quality is a big deal and we can’t make a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to their work. If that’s who you are, then we want you on our team! We are currently hiring for the following position:

Position: Machine Operator

Location: 1302 Lew Ross Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Pay: $15-$22 an hour, depending on experience

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM 10 hour/day, OT.

Central Life Sciences, a division of Central Garden & Pet offers great benefits and a safe and clean work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401k with match and $500 yearly profit-sharing bonus along with discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, restaurants and more! We also offer vacation, time away from work and holiday pay along with free basic life insurance and disability coverage. Because our employees are important, we have onsite events throughout the year to show our appreciation of their hard work and dedication.

Machine Operator/Production Line Worker: The ideal candidate will be able to work on the production/assembly line as well as set up and run machines for proper and efficient operation resulting in a high-quality product. You must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, stoop, squat, bend, overhead lifting, standing and walking and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. You must also have a practical working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions and be able to read, write, understand and converse in English. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility.

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.