Distribution Center Stand-Up Forklift Driver

Description

Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm, M-Fri; OT required during peak season.

Pay: $16.00/hr

The Distribution Center Equipment Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment, primarily stand-up forklifts, to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods throughout the distribution center. The operator must maintain high safety standards while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and other equipment to move, stack, and organize products within the distribution center.
• Retrieve and put away items according to inventory system instructions, keeping accurate records of product locations.
• Efficiently load and unload trucks. Ensure the accurate and timely handling of materials in designated storage areas, racks, or bins, including picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, scanning, and staging products for shipping or distribution.
• Inspect goods for damage and ensure they meet quality standards before and after transport.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, including pre-operation inspections, safe driving, and reporting of any safety concerns or equipment malfunctions.
• Work closely with warehouse and distribution teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet operational deadlines.
• Other duties as requested, including supporting warehouse operations and general housekeeping of warehouse.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating stand-up forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in staging, storing, and shipping materials and products.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain an orderly distribution center/warehouse environment.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to distribution center/warehouse operations and material handling.
• Effective verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting to management.
• Comfortable using dock plates, carts and ladders up to 18 feet tall.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours at a stretch, over an 8 or 10-hour shift, with 15-minute breaks.
• Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• This position pays $16.00 per hour depending on experience

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.