1st Shift | Warehouse Associate - Order Picker

Job Description

Job Description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: 
Central Home Brands is seeking a Warehouse Associate with Forklift experience (1st Shift) to support our shipping and warehouse operations. This role is essential to efficiently picking customer orders, cleaning, packing, palletizing, and loading finished goods. The ideal candidate can perform all aspects of warehouse tasks in a fast paced environment and work collaboratively to meet tight schedules safely and efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Follow and understand verbal and written instructions with strong attention to detail. 
•    Operate forklifts (order pickers) safely and effectively, understanding their functions, limitations, and basic maintenance needs. 
•    Learn and apply all machine operation and safety procedures. 
•    Pick, pack, consolidate, wrap, and load orders onto delivery trucks in the proper and balanced sequence. 
•    Maintain accuracy when consolidating and loading orders. 
•    Cross train and perform tasks in other warehouse roles as needed. 
•    Rotate between various job tasks efficiently throughout the shift. 
•    Multitask and prioritize workload effectively. 
•    Work closely with team members to promote collaboration and maintain workflow. 
•    Assist in training new team members in departmental procedures. 
•    Ensure compliance with all Safety and Quality standards, procedures, and guidelines. 
•    Maintain a clean and hazard free work area to prevent accidents. 
•    Report mechanical issues, safety concerns, or unsafe practices immediately to a supervisor. 
•    Perform additional duties assigned by management to support overall operations.

REQUIREMENTS

•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, and carrying for extended periods.

•    Experience in shipping, warehouse, distribution, or general labor preferred.
•    High school diploma or GED preferred.
•    Ability to learn and understand SAP/scanner functions.
•    Basic understanding of workplace safety and willingness to follow all PPE requirements.
•    Ability to perform simple math (addition and subtraction).
•    Ability to learn and maintain required quality standards in daily tasks.
•    Ability to handle high-volume workflow in a fast-paced environment.
•    Ability to become certified and safely operate an order picker, electric pallet jack, reach truck, shrink wrapper, and other equipment as required.
•    Must have reliable transportation.
•    Maintain regular, punctual attendance; ability to work extended hours as required.

•    Must be able to work full schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Schedule subject to change).

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.