General Pet Supply

Forklift Operator/order Picker

Portland, Oregon | Dec 19, 2023
Industries
Retail
Job Function
Information Technology

Job Description


General Pet Supply


Work Location: OR - Portland
Job Code: 9138


Our Garden Segment is searching for a Warehouse Forklift Operator/Order Picker in our Portland, OR location. This position fulfills orders for outbound order processing.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  • Must utilize electronic system to guide order pick process.
  • Manually palletizing product from pick bin locations
  • Utilizing electric ride-a-long pallet jack
  • Operating shrink wrap machine and use of manually applied hand wrap for shipping
  • Using conveyor systems to aid in some account order processing
  • Assembly of shipping boxes for some pottery accounts
  • Must be able to have an acceptable lines per hour capability with minimum errors

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work in a non- climate controlled environment with temperature ranges from 100º to 40º Fahrenheit.
  • Must be able to work on your feet for long periods of time.
  • Seasonal Overtime required

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 profit-sharing bonus!
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at 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.