Maintenance Technician

 Pennington Seed is searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Greenfield, Missouri location.  This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the following equipment: All bag line equipment, augers, legs, mixers, seed and grain cleaning and conveying equipment.
• All pesticide impregnating equipment/pumps.
• Services of front- end loaders, forklifts, air compressors and pneumatic valves.
• Pre-shift inspections on all machines.
• Maintain the Filters on Dust Collection System.
• Issues written purchase requests for all the parts and maintenance supplies.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, lube and construction activities as needed throughout the facility.
• Understanding of the department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to consistently be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the shift depending on the activity which is being performed.
• The presence of airborne dust may require the use of a dust mask respirator depending on the type of product being transported.  A dust mask might be required following a fit test.
• Must wear all personal protective equipment to safely perform maintenance duties.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and 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
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

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 2023 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 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.