Warehouse Lead

Central Garden & Pet Company; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

On-demand pay

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, guide associates, and ensure safety and accuracy in order processing. You will coordinate with receiving, shipping, and leadership to optimize workflows and labor utilization, while maintaining inventory integrity.

The role requires strong leadership, 3–5 years of warehouse leadership, and SAP experience; forklift operation and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or proven equivalent.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented with 3–5 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Able to operate and train on forklifts; SAP experience required.
• Must read, write and converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work of warehouse staff and temps.
• Partner with Receiving and Shipping to manage product flow.
• Train staff on power equipment, RF devices, and SOPs.
• Optimize picking locations to boost productivity.
• Communicate shift schedules and coordinate with associates.
• Ensure accurate SAP transactions and shipping documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Detail orientation

Warehouse leadership

Operate forklifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Date Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Job ID: JV-2419

Central Life Sciences is searching for aWarehouse Leadin our Council Bluffs, IA location.The Warehouse Lead serves as a vital link between warehouse associates and leadership, supporting the daily execution of operations while ensuring safety, inventory integrity, and order processing compliance. The role is responsible for helping plan labor resources, coordinating workflows, and guiding associates to achieve high operational performance in a safe and organized environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of warehouse associates and temporary staff, act as the point of contact in the absence of the warehouse manager.
• Work closely with Receiving and Shipping to establish proper product flow through the warehouse.
• Train associates on power equipment usage, RF devices, and standard operating procedures.
• Determine optimal product locations in picking strategy to maximize productivity
• Communicate shift schedules and workflow with hourly associates/temps
• Coordinate personnel planning when team members are absent.
• Ensure replenishments are current to eliminate down-time during picking
• Responsible for accurate completion of rush and special Instruction orders, and special customer pallet builds.
• Follow and verify international order requirements
• Identify/monitor training opportunities for teammates; address any coaching recommendations with Warehouse Manager
• Report daily/weekly productivity information to management. Record and present GEMBA metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing in SAP, including BOLs, packing slips, goods receipts/issues, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with management the utilization of off-site storage
• Daily housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations of all governmental agencies.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks; perform daily safety inspections on material handling equipment.
• Coordinate daily workflow plans and staging areas to optimize warehouse floor space and labor utilization.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and adherence to inventory control procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse conditions and enforce 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI’s) goals are met and/or exceeded.
• Monitor and contribute to achieving KPIs related to order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and safety compliance.
• Provide feedback on staffing levels, shift scheduling, and overtime needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing in SAP
• Coordinate with Shipping Lead to ensure orders include BOLs, packing slips, goods receipts/issues, and shipping documentation.
• Communicate regularly with purchasing, customer service, and leadership to resolve operational issues and support cross-functional needs.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture and support continuous improvement efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Proven performance can be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
• 3 to 5 years warehouse Leadership experience.
• Ability to operate and train on forklifts.
• 3 years’ SAP experience required.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, understand, and converse in English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The warehouse is a non-climate-controlled facility. The outside temperatures generally reflect the inside temperature with little air circulation.
• Strong odors could be present at times.

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.