General Warehouse/Forklift Driver

Central Garden & Pet; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet’s Norton, MA facility is seeking a General Warehouse/Forklift Driver to support production flows and outbound shipping during peak periods. The role includes operating forklifts, stacking materials, and assisting on the production line when needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of forklift experience. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and pays $17.00–$20.00 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as forklift operator with high reach; minimum 1 year.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective listening and communication, both verbal and written.
• Time management and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and safely stack them.
• Locate and move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle; report concerns.
• Keep updated inventory and activity logs.
• Support production lines as needed, including Light Assembly, Pick Pack, Pallet Build, Pack Out, Tray Building.
• Other duties to assist production as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a General Warehouse/Forklift Driver for the Norton, MA facility. This is a non-exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information. The General Warehouse/Forklift Driver maintains production flow to and from the production line and coordinates inbound and outbound loads to meet production needs and customer orders during shipping season. The General Warehouse/Forklift Driver will be required to work the production lines during offseason which includes but is not limited to, Light Assembly, Pick Pack, Pack out, Tray building and Pallet build. This position pays $17-$20 per hour depending upon experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and safely stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle, report any concerns
• Keep updated accurate records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Follow all safety requirements and standards per guidelines
• Support production lines as needed as a line associate, includes: Light Assembly, Pick Pack, Pallet Build, Pack Out, Tray Building and any area deemed necessary to meet business needs.
• Other duties to assist production as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Proven experience as forklift operator utilizing various machines including high reach; minimum 1 year.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Excellent physical condition, eye sight and coordination, physical ability to lift 50lbs.
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written)
• Manage time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work long periods standing and walking
• Ability to sustain prolonged physical activity; including lifting up to 50lbs. frequently
• Manufacturing setting with temperature changes and fluctuations

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $17.00 - $20.00-- 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Access to on-demand pay

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. Visitwww.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. Green Garden Products participates in e-Verify.