Shipping Coordinator/Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible SPO

401k with 3% company match and annual

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online

Discounts on cell phones, movie t

Job summary

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, seeks a Shipping Coordinator in Lockbourne, OH to manage shipping and receiving workflows in the warehouse. You will create FedEx ground labels, track shipments, and coordinate with drivers to ensure on-time delivery.

This hourly, full-time position requires High School diploma, reliability, attention to detail, and advanced Excel skills. You’ll work April through August in the warehouse, with benefits including medical, dental, 401k,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Shipping experience preferred.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• Works as a team player.
• Personable and able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Shipping experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Lockbourne, OH, United States
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Job ID: JV-2457

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
• 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
• 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!

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.