Forklift Operator

Central Garden & Pet; Greenfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Free life and short-term disability

401k with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on pet supplies

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

On-demand pay access

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for our Greenfield, MO location. The role requires safe operation of a forklift, loading/unloading trucks, stocking the warehouse, and rotating stock to maintain freshness and quality using FIFO principles.

Applicants should have 3+ years forklift warehouse experience with current certification, be proficient in reading and interpreting job documents, and be willing to learn SAP; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years forklift warehouse experience with current forklift certification.
• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents related to the job and make decisions in various assignments.
• Must be willing to learn SAP software functions; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to load/unload trucks and stock warehouse.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and follow safety procedures.
• Rotate stock using FIFO to ensure freshness and quality.

Skills

Forklift experience

SAP familiarity

Safety conscious

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• 1 Position for 1 st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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 f ollow required safety procedures; notify Warehouse Manager of any safety or mechanical issues.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklift while loading/ unloading trucks, stocking warehouse and rotating stock . Rotate stock as needed for (FIFO) First in First Out, freshness and quality efficiency.
• U tilize SAP to print required documents for loading trucks.
• 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.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years forklift warehouse experience with current 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 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manual labor required in position ( i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags , materials , etc )
• 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 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.