DescriptionThe Pets International Assembly associate is responsible for filling customer orders, delivering them to the delivery platform, and loading product onto trailers in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security and productivity. Another part of this role is unloading and assembly of critter cages.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Assisting with unloading containers and palletizing product
Assembling small animal products into cage kits or other items (rabbit cages, hamster toys, etc.)
Operate a sit-down fork truck
Use RF guns to move product within the facility and pick customer orders.
Receives pick tickets from the warehouse coordinator and read order number, size, color and quantity of merchandise.
Obtains merchandise from bins or shelves.
Picks customer orders for shipment ensuring that the correct number and product type is loaded and shipped.
Carries or transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery.
Maintains material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction.
May assist in placing incoming items in inventory.
May conduct physical inventories as required.
Change fuel tanks on forklift.
Sweeping and general housekeeping.
Lift cases by hand to pick customer orders or load trailers.
Hand stack product to combine partial pallets.
Ensures proper placement of inventory and accuracy of inventory transactions and cycle counts.
Other duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
2 years of material handling experience
SAP experience preferred.
Knowledge of Company products.
Must be able to balance multiple priorities.
Proven Communication Skills.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Plant environment with periodic visits to the office area.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Referral Program with cash bonus
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 amission to leadthe 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. Visitwww.central.comto 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.