Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: OH - Lockbourne
Job Code: 10380


FORKLIFT OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, has an opening for­ a Staff Accountant in our Norton, MA facility. This is an Exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

The forklift driver maintains production flow to and from the production line and coordinates inbound and outbound loads to meet production needs and customer orders.

Responsibilities:

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and safely stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle, report any concerns
• Keep updated accurate records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Follow all safety requirements and standards per guidelines
• Support production lines as needed
• Other duties to assist production as requested

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Proven experience as forklift operator in a production environment, utilizing various machines including high reach; minimum 1 year
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Excellent physical condition, eye sight and coordination, physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written)
• Manage time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Able to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, safely with or without accommodation
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits Package and 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
• Paid time off, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free Learning and Training courses
• Access to on-demand pay

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 2022 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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. Green Garden participates in e-Verify.

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