Shipping Coordinator/Generalist

Central Garden & Pet; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Sick time

On-demand pay

Training resources

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet's Green Garden Products in Lockbourne, OH seeks a Shipping Coordinator for our busy warehouse. This hourly, full-time role involves managing shipping and receiving flow, creating labels, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring on-time deliveries.

The position pays $15-$20 per hour based on experience. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong Excel skills, and ability to work seasonally April–August in the warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Shipping experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Advanced Excel knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Create FedEx labels for ground shipping.
• Maintain scanners and warehouse equipment.
• Ensure orders ship on time.
• Print labels, pick sheets, and BOLs.
• Coordinate with warehouse on appointments.
• Manage truck schedules and inbound shipments.
• Enter paperwork into corporate system.
• Return processing and replenishment duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Punctual and dependable

Shipping experience

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a Shipping Coordinator for the Lockbourne, Ohio, facility. This is an Hourly, 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 shipping coordinator organizes the shipping and receiving flow throughout the facility. This position pays $15-$20 per hour depending upon experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates FedEx Labels for Ground Shipping
• Maintains Scanners for the warehouse
• Responsible for orders to ship on time
• Print labels, pick sheets, and BOLs for the warehouse
• Communicate with the warehouse on scheduled appointments
• Maintains Truck Schedule Spreadsheets
• Checks in truck drivers for correct shipment and assigns a bay door for loading
• Scan the paperwork to the Corporate Office
• Schedules inbound truck shipment appointments
• Calls the carrier's hub for pickup
• Files paperwork
• Communicates product availability
• Participates in weekly morning meetings with the team
• Return product – fills out paperwork and replenishes to stock
• Responsibilities may vary within the scope of the shipping process
• Provides support in any other related areas when needed
• Picking packets for custom orders
• Other duties as assigned
• Season-End Return Process
• Establish good working relationships with warehouse staff
• Required to work in the warehouse from April through August

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Great multi-tasking skills,
• Punctual and dependable
• Shipping experience preferred
• Must be organized with great attention to detail
• Advanced Excel Knowledge preferred
• Works as a team player
• Personable and able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment with temperature changes depending on the season.

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!
• Access to on-demand pay
• A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at 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. Green Garden Products participates in E-Verify.