Warehouse Loader

Description

Come be part of a team that strives to be the best, wins together, and is passionate about pets General Pet Supply, a division of Central Pet & Garden Company is currently seeking a Warehouse Truck Loaders/Consolidators on Night Shift at our facility in Milwaukee, WI.   Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more You will play an important role in helping the organization achieve our goal of providing a high level of customer satisfaction.   POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for tasks in relation to packaging, consolidating, wrapping and/or loading picked orders onto delivery trucks in appropriate order and balancing. Responsible for maintaining accuracy while consolidating or loading. Expected to be able to perform all aspects of the job as described below.   WORK SCHEDULE             Night Shift: Sunday thru Thursday, 7:00pm – 3:30am STARTING WAGES Night Shift: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience + $2.00 night shift pay   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately review order and delivery documentation to ensure proper product is sorted and/or loaded. Identify correct pallet and check order. Wrap pallet contents per specifications.
• Consolidate and load outgoing orders onto delivery trucks, ensuring loads are stable, damage-free and loaded in a manner that complies with maximum truck axle weights.
• Meet production, quality, and accuracy levels as established by business unit. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Work extended hours, as required by operational needs.
• Flexibility to work in other areas and departments, as needed. Must be able to cross train in other departmental areas.
• Maintain a clean workplace to avoid tripping hazards or other accidents. Follow all food safety policies and procedures including performing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning assignments and related activities as directed.
• Promote a safe work environment by following facility and company safety guidelines. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Safely operate and become certified in use of electric pallet jack, walk-rider, forklift, shrink wrapper and/or other required equipment.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years related warehouse experience, preferred.
• Previous forklift certification and RF scanner experience, preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

• The warehouse is a non-climate-controlled facility. The outside temperature generally reflects the inside temperature with little air circulation. Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to dust.
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, safety vest and any other personal protective equipment as required for the facility/work area (i.e., gloves, safety shoes).

  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned from time to time.   BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Product discounts
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• 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 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.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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