Delivery Driver

Central Garden & Pet Company; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Education assistance

Referral program

On-demand pay

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company in West Haven, CT is seeking a Truck Driver to support logistics, production, and maintenance at our Fish Mart location. The role focuses on loading freight, delivering, and unloading to various locations, with duties including assisting production teams and handling errands.

You will operate trucks up to 26’ and must maintain a clean driving record, obtain a valid CDL, and work a 40+ hour schedule Tuesday through Friday with possible overnights.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• DOT certification required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to work with others and maintain punctual attendance.
• Comfortable driving trucks up to 26’ in urban conditions.

Responsibilities

• Loading individual customer orders on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Effectively interpret and understand the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
• Unload or deliver the orders intact, confirming box counts, etc. to air cargo or customer location.
• Maintain a pleasant working relationship with our contacts.
• Maintain trucks in clean, operational manner.

Skills

Ability and willingness to work with_2

Clean driving record

26’ box truck driving

Punctual attendance

Valid driver’s license

DOT certification required

Effective communication

Reliable work habits

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Alertness and safety

Job description

We are searching for a Truck Driver to work in our Pet Segment, providing logistics, production, and maintenance support at our Fish Martlocation in West Haven, CT. This position primarily involves loading freight on trucks for deliveries. Primary job duties are driving, delivering, and unloading freight to various locations and businesses. Other duties involving errands, picking up supplies, supporting maintenance and production crews are also typical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading individual customer orders on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Effectively interpret and understand the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
• Unload or deliver the orders intact, confirming box counts, etc. to air cargo or customer location.
• Maintain a pleasant working relationship with our contacts.
• Maintain trucks in clean, operational manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and willingness to work with others.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving trucks as large as a 26’ box truck in urban conditions.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Obtain a valid driver’s license.
• DOT certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
• Ability to problem solve and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Tuesday through Friday- AM start time (Hours may vary) 40+ Hours Per Week
• End of day varies depending upon shipments & duties anticipated each day. Requires an overnight stay out of state.
• Weekend hours are possible but are not routine.
• Ability to lift packages to 50 lbs. or more.

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $19.00 per hour depending on experience

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) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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.