Pennington Seed is searching for an experienced Warehouse Laborer for the 2^nd shift in our Greenfield, Missouri 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

• Get load ready prior to truck arrival (whenever possible).
•  Use proper bar-coding procedures on all staging, loading, and movements of items.
•  Ensure labels are correct. (ASN Labels)
•  Load trucks properly and properly scale trucks - this is to assure shipment arrives at their destination in good condition.
• Provide completed paperwork: count sheet, bill of lading with lot numbers, and quantity of each product shipped and received.
• Be a team player; work well with other departments.
• Keep the truck dock area and truck staging area clean.
• Maintain forklift and paperwork daily.
• Use wheel chocks on every load.
• The employee is expected to work in other areas if necessary.
• Work closely with the Load Planner on upcoming loads.
• Work with the Warehouse and Scale Room for proper location of seed, and the area needed for staging or receiving a load.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Be able to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Be able to work in an environment that is stressful and maintain composure.
• Be familiar with the details of truck loading and unloading as well as boxcars.
• Be able to work with others and maintain a mature composure.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position in a warehouse distribution facility.

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.

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