Forklift Operator

Central Garden & Pet; Greenfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Education Assistance

Referral Program

Online courses

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet, a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for its Greenfield, Missouri facility. The role emphasizes safety, timely handling of loads, and proper inventory rotation to maintain efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating the forklift safely, and performing daily inspections.

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious and able to perform required functions under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds and work with others.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products are in shippable condition.
• Operate the forklift in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ship oldest products first (rotate all products).
• Secure all loads properly.
• Check in all inbound products for count and quality issues.
• Maintain daily forklift inspections and notify the Safety Manager or Plant Manager of any issues.
• Report any unsafe conditions or practices to your shift foreman immediately.
• Help train new coworkers.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Math skills

English proficiency

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PPII is searching for an experienced Forklift Operator for our Greenfield, Mo. location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform the required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines.

Location:

• Greenfield, Mo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and Unload Trucks insuring products are correct and in shippable condition. Keep the warehouse clean and product in its correct location.
• Operate the lift in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ship oldest products first (rotate all products).
• Secure all loads properly.
• Check in all inbound products for count and quality issues.
• Maintain daily forklift inspections and notify the Safety Manager or Plant Manager of any issues, tag out the lift until it’s repaired and back in proper working order.
• Report any unsafe conditions or practices to your shift foreman immediately.
• Help train new coworkers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
• Must show the ability to work with other others.
• Demonstrate the ability to be able to learn new things.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must have good math skills.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term 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
• Discounts on pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• 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.