Coater Operator Overnights

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Coater Operator

Pennington Seed/Central Garden & Pet Company is a leader in the lawn care industry. We seek a highly motivated, conscientious, and trustworthy individual to join our team as a Coater Operator in Greenfield, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the seed coating is applied in the correct amounts and that seed is fully coated.
• Mix chemicals as needed using all required safety gear.
• Mix chemicals for other dump stations as needed using all safety gear.
• Mix Myco and Stimulate as needed.
• Keep accurate records of chemicals used.
• Verify paperwork is accurate before it is turned in.
• Make sure that bins, coaters, dryers and conveyance systems are fully clean when changing between different types of seed.
• Clearly mark bin sheets as to what seed is in each one.
• Double check each holding bin before running seed into it and verify that it is ready for new seed. Verify that seed is going to correct bin.
• Keep track of dust bin weight for calculating waste % and track dust control system bags.

RELATED AREAS:

• Work closely with production/bagging lines to ensure seed is going to the correct line.
• Spot check the penkote tanks in Small Package and Plant to ensure they have enough chemicals for the shift.
• Keep the work area clean and any spilled seed or chemical cleaned up.
• Direct the assistant operators as needed to keep the production and seed quality at a high level.

Qualifications:

• Good math skills are needed.
• Good communication skills are needed.
• Forklift certification.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others.

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 employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with a cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit  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.