Forklift Operator – 1st Shift with Benefits & Growth

Central Garden & Pet; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health & Dependent Care FSA

3% company 401k match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to online courses

Discounts on cell phones, tickets, gym

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Paid parental leave

On-site Wellness Center

24HR on-site gym

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet/Kaytee in Chilton, WI is seeking a 1st shift forklift operator to join our Distribution Center team. You will safely and efficiently operate forklifts and handcarts, pick and prepare orders, and move material throughout the facility.

You will also handle RF scanner inventory tasks, load/unload trucks, and perform cycle counts as part of a dynamic team. The role requires basic math, teamwork, and flexibility for overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts preferred.
• Comfortable using an RF scanner; training provided.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs frequently and 31-60 lbs moderately.
• Kaytee forklift certification required (training provided).
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely, accurately and efficiently operate a forklift (sit-down/stand-up) and/or handcart.
• Accurately complete RF scanner functions affecting inventory and paperwork.
• Move product to appropriate storage locations.
• Load trucks (as assigned).
• Unload trucks (as assigned).
• Pick orders (as assigned).
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Report Food Safety issues to authorized personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanner usage

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Overtime availability

Job description

Central Garden & Pet/Kaytee in Chilton, WI is seeking a 1st shift forklift operator to join our Distribution Center team. You will safely and efficiently operate forklifts and handcarts, pick and prepare orders, and move material throughout the facility.

You will also handle RF scanner inventory tasks, load/unload trucks, and perform cycle counts as part of a dynamic team. The role requires basic math, teamwork, and flexibility for overtime in a fast-paced environment.