Description

• Perform the duties of the warehouse and supervisory personnel, including receiving, order selecting, pallet drops and loading trucks as needed.
• Work hands on with employees during the orientation and training period by inspecting orders on the warehouse floor.
• Assist with maintenance of the facility, material handling equipment and vehicle fleet. Communicate any issues with the Warehouse or Transportation Manager.
• Work with employees and customers to solve problems in a professional manner.

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Management or Logistics preferred, and 3 - 5 years of previous management experience in a fast-paced, high volume distribution environment.
• Understanding of DOT guidelines and experience working with leased or owned vehicles is a plus. Extensive experience working with Common Carriers and UPS is a must.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including previous experience working with Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems is a must.
• Must be familiar with, understand, abide by and enforce all Company policies and procedures.
• Able to safely operate and become certified in the operation of all warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and shrink wrap machines.
• Efficient in (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to develop detailed charts
• Possess excellent interpersonal and management skills to aid in the development, direction, delegation and discipline of staff. Must be understanding of people and their problems, diplomatic and have a sense of fairness and consistency.
• Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written format. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible to changing customer or operational demands and able to work overtime on short notice. Position requires working until the job is complete.
• Must be an excellent problem-solver, organized and attentive to detail. Position requires an order selection accuracy of 97% or higher.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the Warehouse Associates.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve results, or work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to develop and document processes and procedures.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and specific job related software applications
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Previous forklift certification.
• Previous delivery and material handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and routing
• Previous experience with driver log books
• Previous experience with sanitation programs for warehouses.
• Understanding of ISO requirements
• Previous experience in a continuous improvement environment. Lean or six Sigma

This is not intended to be an exhaustive set of duties, responsibilities and qualifications, but acknowledgement of the main duties, responsibilities and job qualifications of this position. Individuals will be required to perform other functions as required by management. Reasonable accommodation will be offered to qualified applicants or employees as needed.

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 Company's 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. Visit www.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.

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