Delivery Driver- Atlanta, GA (fill-in)

Central Garden & Pet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Truck Driver to support logistics, production, and maintenance at the Sun Pet site in Atlanta, GA. The role involves driving, loading, unloading, and delivering freight to various locations while assisting production and maintenance crews as needed.

Responsibilities include organizing shipments, interpreting paperwork, and maintaining equipment. The position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to work with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• CDL and/or DOT certification preferred, but not required.
• Obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks in the warehouse.
• Perform general labor duties within the warehouse.
• Load customer orders onto trucks in an organized manner.
• Interpret and understand paperwork to organize shipments.
• Unload or deliver orders to air cargo or customer locations.
• Maintain positive relations with contacts and keep trucks clean and operational.

Skills

Clean driving record

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Punctuality

License/ CDL

Job description

Description

We are searching for a Truck Driver to work in our Pet Segment, providing logistics, production, and maintenance support at our Sun Pet site based out of Atlanta, GA. 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. 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.

Shift Details

Shift Time and Days will vary based on needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading unloading trucks in warehouse.
• Various general labor duties within the warehouse.
• 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 a 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.
• CDL and or DOT certified preferred, but not 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.

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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.