Operations Support

Central Garden & Pet; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Gro Tec in Longmont, Colorado, seeks an experienced Operations Support person to work in a busy warehouse office with safety as a priority and tight schedules. You will answer phones, organize shipping/receiving, and handle invoices while maintaining good housekeeping and strong communication with team members.

The role requires high school graduate, basic math, and solid computer skills; SAP knowledge is a plus. Candidate should be team-oriented and able to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to work well with others and stay organized in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones.
• Organize shipping and receiving orders.
• Manage time and communicate effectively.
• Read and understand warehouse paperwork.
• Schedule freight pickup and print shipping labels.
• Code and match invoices for payment.
• Maintain professional conduct and a safe, tidy workplace.
• Be willing to take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Gro Tec is searching for an experienced Operations Support person for our Longmont, Colorado, 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.

Description

Gro Tec is searching for an experienced Operations Support person for our Longmont, Colorado, 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer phones
• Must be able to organize shipping and receiving orders on time.
• Must have strong time management and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand warehouse paperwork.
• Able to schedule freight pickup as well as prepare and print shipping labels.
• Able to code and match invoices for payment.
• Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace, which provides a positive influence on all workers and represents Gro Tec in a positive manner.
• Be flexible and be willing to perform other duties as assigned, as well as maintain good housekeeping and a clean work area.
• Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS/MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High school graduate.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office – SAP helpful but not required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/
• Must work well with others and demonstrate organizational skills to operate a busy office.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position requiring employees to function in a busy warehouse office environment.
• Must be able to bend over, reach with hands and arms, as well as lift 5 to 25 pounds at times.
• Gro Tec is a producer of consumer-grade fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. The fertilizer operation consists of mechanically mixing raw materials into blended batches of consumer-grade fertilizer. Operations are heavily seasonal, with the spring season being the heaviest, beginning in December and January and then peaking in June.

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

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.