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Central Home Brands (Arden) 1st Shift Part-Time General Laborer in Sanford, North Carolina
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Central Home Brands is seeking dependable and motivatedPartTime Temporary General Laborers (1st Shift)to support weekend manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role involves a variety of manual labor, production support, and materialhandling tasks that help maintain an efficient, organized, and safe facility during weekend shifts. It is wellsuited for individuals interested in shortterm, weekendonly industrial work in a dynamic environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform production line support, including staging, packaging, and moving finished goods.
- Support inventory activities such as counting, labeling, and organizing raw materials and finished goods.
- Perform materialhandling tasks such as loading, unloading, stacking, and palletizing items.
- Operate basic warehouse equipment, including manual pallet jacks, carts, and handheld scanners.
- Crosstrain in multiple roles and rotate between workstations efficiently to meet production needs.
- Perform all duties with strong attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Work collaboratively with team members on the production line or in assigned work areas.
- Assist with training new team members as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in production and warehouse areas, including sweeping, trash removal, and equipment wipedowns.
- Identify and immediately report any equipment issues, mechanical problems, unsafe conditions, or unsafe practices to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management or the weekend supervisor to support overall operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or general labor preferred.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to working assigned weekend schedule:Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am - 3:30pm.
- Basic understanding of workplace safety and willingness to comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to learn and follow machine operation guidelines and safety procedures.
- Ability to learn and understand SAP/Scanner functions.
- Ability to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality guidelines, and safety requirements.
- Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
- Ability to learn and understand daily quality expectations and standards.
- Able to work efficiently in a fastpaced environment and handle a heavy workflow.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, and carrying for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around machinery, conveyors, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and meet productivity standards.
Central Garden and 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, CandS, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zocon. 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. Visitwww.central.comto learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to rac , color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.