Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: FL - Tampa
Job Code: 10532


Central Pet Distribution is Hiring Drivers! CDL Class A – 4-Day Workweek Could be Yours!

Do you love pets and love driving? Our growing company is seeking experienced route delivery drivers to hand unload deliveries at specialty pet stores, grocery stores, and retail accounts. Our Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation’s top brands of pet supplies like Nylabone, Kaytee, and Aqueon. With a set schedule and weekly routes, our drivers enjoy visiting our customers during the week, going home every evening and having weekends off. If you are a customer service focused driver who is dependable, responsible and committed to safety, this may be the job for you!

Location: Based out of our Tampa, FL Distribution Center

Route Details: working nights Tuesday through Thursday transferring loads from Tampa to Miami. Pickup backhauls and occasional deliveries.

Shift Details: Tuesday Nights through Friday

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Deliver product within a specific geographical area, some two-day runs required
• Arrange the delivery of returned goods
• Develop relationships with Back Door Receivers, Store Personnel and Store Owners
• Accurate accounting of checks or cash when delivering COD
• Make deliveries via lift gate and electronic pallet jack and dolly product into store for customers without trailer high docks
• Practice exceptional safety measures when driving
• Display excellent customer service while interacting with pet store owners and employees
• Complete delivery documents accurately

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Two or more years of verifiable driving experience with current and clean Class A CDL
• Experience using an electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, 2-wheeled collapsible dolly, and lift gate safely
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Ability to lift and move cartons up to 60 pounds throughout the course of a normal shift
• Energetic and personable, looking for a Career Opportunity
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is conducted in company-provided trucks and trailers, warehouse facilities and at the customer’s locations

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 profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance
• 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.