Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: WI - Franklin
Job Code: 10337


POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Material Handler is responsible for transporting raw materials to floor level for production worker's use and transporting finished products to the appropriate staging area.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Must be able to operate a stand-up reach forktruck.

• Use RF guns to move product within the facility and pick customer orders.

• Communicate with production workers to determine daily needs.
• Identify proper raw materials to be brought from storage area to production area.

• Obtains merchandise from bins or shelves.

• Maintains material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction.

• May assist in placing incoming items in inventory.

• May conduct physical inventories as required.

• Change fuel tanks on forklift.

• Sweeping and general housekeeping.

• Ensures proper placement of inventory and accuracy of inventory transactions and cycle counts.

• Other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within this field.

• Previous experience working in a woodshop environment.

• Must be able to balance multiple priorities.

• Proven Communication Skills.

• Basic mathematic skills Ex) converting fractions to decimals.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant environment with periodic visits to the office area.

• Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

• Noise level in the work environment varies with specific areas requiring hearing protection.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

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
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• 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.