Warehouse Associate I

Description Central Garden & Pet is searching for an experienced Warehouse Associate I, for our Salt Lake City Fulfillment Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions productively, working with tight schedules and deadlines. It also requires the candidate to be a proficient operator of a sit-down forklift, a walkie-rider pallet jack, as well as a Double Deep High Reach Standup Forklift.SHIFTS AND HOURSMonday – Friday 7am to 4pmKEY RESPONSIBILITIESPerform work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures; comply with all work rules, standards, instructions, and requirements. Maintain a clean and safe workplace and follow required safety procedures; notify Operations/Facility & Safety Managers of any safety or mechanical issues.Safely and efficiently operate a forklift while loading/ unloading trucks, stocking warehouse, and rotating stock. Rotate stock as needed for (FIFO) First in First Out, freshness, and quality efficiency.Work well with coworkers and be flexible in performing a variety of job tasks.Utilize SAP/VoCollect to print required documents for loading trucks. Able to carry out the above responsibilities and all other job duties involving production that may be assigned in a manner that demonstrates good judgment, common sense, support, and adherence to Central’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, and the Ethics Policy. Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of forklift warehouse experience Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or project assignment by making decisions when identifying in-process problems, and the ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.Must be willing to learn SAP software program functions. Previous SAP experience is a plus VoCollect Experience is a plusWORKING CONDITIONSManual labor required in position (i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags of materials)Daily use of industrial equipment (i.e., forklift and other material handling equipment)Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.Must be able to work on your feetfor extended periods of time.Frequent stooping, squatting, overhead lifting, and walking.Work Overtime and weekends as required. BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFree Life and Disability InsuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contributionPaid vacation, holidays and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to thousands of free online coursesDiscounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)Referral Program with cash bonusAccess to on-demand payPaid parental leaveCentral 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.