Forklift Operator

Our Garden Distribution division is searching for an experienced Forklift Operator for our Lebanon, OR location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions in a productive manner, working within tight schedules and deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures; comply with all work rules, standards, instructions, and requirements
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and follow required safety procedures; notify the Warehouse Manager of any safety or mechanical issues
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift while loading/ unloading trucks, stocking warehouses, picking orders from deliveries, and rotating stock. Rotate stock as needed for (FIFO) First in First Out, freshness and quality efficiency
• Utilize SAP to print required documents for loading trucks
• Weigh in and out trucks as needed
• Work well with coworkers and be flexible in performing a variety of job tasks
• Able to carry out the above responsibilities and all others that may be assigned in a manner that demonstrates good judgment, common sense, support, and adherence to Central's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, and the Ethics Policy

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of forklift warehouse experience with current VA forklift certification
• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or project assignment by making decisions when identifying in-process problems, and have the ability to deal with a variety of job assignments
• Must be willing to learn SAP software program functions. Previous SAP experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manual labor required in position (i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags materials)
• Daily use of industrial equipment (i.e., forklift and other material handling equipment)

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 employer discretionary contribution
• 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 certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

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.

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.