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Forklift Operator
Greenfield, MO
Job Description
Description
Our Garden Segment is searching for an experienced Forklift Operator for our Greenfield, MO. 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.
MEASURE OF SUCCESS
- Perform work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures; comply with all work rules, standards, instructions, and requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace and follow required safety procedures; notify Warehouse Manager of any safety or mechanical issues.
- Safely and efficiently operate forklift while loading/ unloading trucks, stocking warehouse and rotating stock. Rotate stock as needed for (FIFO) First in First Out, freshness and quality efficiency.
- Utilize SAP to print required documents for loading trucks.
- Work well with coworkers and be flexible in performing a variety of job tasks.
- Able to fulfill the above responsibilities and all others assigned in a manner that demonstrates good judgment, common sense, support and adherence to Centrals Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures and the Ethics Policy.
- Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES / WORKING CONDITIONS
- 3+ years forklift warehouse experience with current forklift certification
- Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or project assignment by making decisions when identifying in-process problems, and the ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.
- Must be willing to learn SAP software program functions. Previous SAP experience is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Manual labor required in position (i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags materials or pottery products)
- Daily use of industrial equipment (i.e., forklift and other material handling equipment)
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Paid parental leave.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visitto 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.
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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