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1st Shift | Production Associate

  • 1st Shift | Production Associate job type Posted on: Nov 02, 2026
  • 1st Shift | Production Associate experience level Central Garden & Pet
  • 1st Shift | Production Associate employment type Sanford, North Carolina
  • 1st Shift | Production Associate employment type Onsite
  • 1st Shift | Production Associate salary Full-time

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Job Title :

1st Shift | Production Associate

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Sanford North Carolina United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description

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GENERAL SUMMARY: 
At Central Home Brands, we are seeking a Production Associate for our 1st Shift at our Sanford, NC location. This role is critical to maintaining our high standards in production and ensuring our products meet quality and safety standards. As part of our team, you will be responsible for various tasks in the operations in a fast-paced environment, working with a team to meet tight schedules and deadlines in a safe and efficient manner. This is a physically demanding position that requires frequent lifting, moving, and handling of heavy products throughout the shift, as well as schedule flexibility to support business needs, including weekends when required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Perform continuous physical labor, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, and moving of heavy products throughout the shift.
•    Ability to cross train and take on other positions within the department when needed.
•    Ability to communicate and understand directions.
•    Ability to perform duties with attention to detail.
•    Ability to learn and understand machine operating and safety procedures.
•    Willingness to learn and work to the best of your abilities.
•    Ability to rotate positions between various tasks in a timely manner.
•    Multitask and prioritize work in an effective way.
•    Ability to work closely with other team members on the production line or in the designated work area, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
•    Help to train new co-workers on the line or area as needed.
•    Ensure compliance with all Safety and Quality standards, processes, procedures.
•    Report any mechanical problems and unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor immediately
•    Keep area clean and well organized.
•    Perform other duties as assigned by management to support all areas of the operation.


REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move products weighing up to 50 lbs. independently occasionally. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods throughout the shift.
•    Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Must be willing and able to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends as required by operational needs.
•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
•    Must have reliable transportation.
•    Must be willing to use/wear safety equipment provided by the company.
•    Must be able to do simple math- adding and subtracting.
•    Must learn and understand the quality level involved in the day-to-day tasks.
•    Ability to learn and understand SAP/Scanner functions.
•    Must be able to handle heavy workflow while working in a fast-paced environment.
•    Must be able to work the regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m (schedules are subject to change based on business needs). 
•    Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime and weekends when required.

 
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 2024 net sales of $3.2 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®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Posted:

Nov 02, 2026

Reference Number:

aa66cbb0

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Sanford

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: 
At Central Home Brands, we are seeking a Production Associate for our 1st Shift at our Sanford, NC location. This role is critical to maintaining our high standards in production and ensuring our products meet quality and safety standards. As part of our team, you will be responsible for various tasks in the operations in a fast-paced environment, working with a team to meet tight schedules and deadlines in a safe and efficient manner. This is a physically demanding position that requires frequent lifting, moving, and handling of heavy products throughout the shift, as well as schedule flexibility to support business needs, including weekends when required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Perform continuous physical labor, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, and moving of heavy products throughout the shift.
•    Ability to cross train and take on other positions within the department when needed.
•    Ability to communicate and understand directions.
•    Ability to perform duties with attention to detail.
•    Ability to learn and understand machine operating and safety procedures.
•    Willingness to learn and work to the best of your abilities.
•    Ability to rotate positions between various tasks in a timely manner.
•    Multitask and prioritize work in an effective way.
•    Ability to work closely with other team members on the production line or in the designated work area, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
•    Help to train new co-workers on the line or area as needed.
•    Ensure compliance with all Safety and Quality standards, processes, procedures.
•    Report any mechanical problems and unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor immediately
•    Keep area clean and well organized.
•    Perform other duties as assigned by management to support all areas of the operation.


REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move products weighing up to 50 lbs. independently occasionally. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods throughout the shift.
•    Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Must be willing and able to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends as required by operational needs.
•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
•    Must have reliable transportation.
•    Must be willing to use/wear safety equipment provided by the company.
•    Must be able to do simple math- adding and subtracting.
•    Must learn and understand the quality level involved in the day-to-day tasks.
•    Ability to learn and understand SAP/Scanner functions.
•    Must be able to handle heavy workflow while working in a fast-paced environment.
•    Must be able to work the regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m (schedules are subject to change based on business needs). 
•    Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime and weekends when required.

 
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 2024 net sales of $3.2 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®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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