Shipping Administrator

Description

The Warehouse Clerk will Support Warehouse/Shipping leadership by keeping good moving into and out of the warehouse. Coordinates workflow with team leads, drivers and other leaders within the organization to ensure goods are received, put-a-way, picked, loaded/shipped and billed timely using a variety of systems.

Scope of Work

• Management of day-to-day shipping schedule
• Runs reports and provide status updates regularly to internal and external teams
• Check in truck drivers and route to specific loading lanes or to dropped trailers in the yard ready for collection
• Print product pick lists and shipping labels for warehouse team
• Completes administrative activities related to shipping function including but not limited to; creation of bills of lading, stock transfer orders, invoice/billing, scheduling or rescheduling deliveries, communications with retail partners, corporate team, or carriers regarding loads; ensuring all required forms and documents are on time, complete, and correct
• Assists with audits
• Research and troubleshoot errors or issues related to shipping as they arise, ensuring timely issue escalation
• Professional communication, written and verbal with internal team members, external business partners, drivers, and carrier traffic teams.
• Assist with product put-a-way in designated areas within the warehouse
• Pick product from the warehouse and either live load trucks or stage for future pick-ups using paper pick list
• Load product onto trucks in specific formations to maximize each truck load
• Apply stickers to boxes prior to loading – shipping label, other identifying markers
• Scan boxes prior to loading to confirm each truckload is correct
• Unload goods from trucks and put-a-way materials in designated areas within the warehouse
• Move hand carts of various sizes, empty and full
• Operate mobile equipment for picking or putting away finished goods and materials (training is provided)
• Participate in general workstation clean up daily – general housekeeping
• Participate in safety training and works in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others
• Any other duties assigned

• Skill requirements

• Ability to follow direction
• Must be solutions oriented and flexible in approach and professional in demeanor
• Ability to complete tasks as assigned
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to use digital customer portals in conjunction with other technical tools to ensure information accuracy
• Ability and desire to learn/use our ERP system – SAP
• Critical thinking and the ability to problem solve/troubleshoot challenges
• Comfortable wearing hearing protection and safety glasses
• Ability to read and write
• Use hand tools and simple machinery to aid in cushion creation or packing
• Ability to speak up when something does not seem correct or is confusing, work direction, product quality, safety, housekeeping, etc.
• Desire to get certified in use of mobile equipment: forklift, order picker, clamp truck, training is provided

Physical requirements

• Bend at waist
• Twist, rotate, pivot
• Lift up to 48lbs – from waist level to shoulder height and head level
• Push, pull
• Good manual dexterity
• Sit 2.5-hour intervals, over an 8–10-hour shift
• 2, 15-minute breaks, paid
• 1, 30-minute lunch, unpaid
• Periods of intense physical activity followed by periods of stationary office work

About Us

Central Home Brands was formed when two companies, Arden, and DMC, merged in September of 2021.?Central Home Brands is a business unit within Central Garden & Pet.

We strongly believe that both organizations are better together and bringing both business units under a home banner creates a greater vision and more opportunity going forward. The Central Home Brands team will continue to serve major retailers across North America, by providing best in class production and distribution of quality outdoor cushions, pillows, and pet beds.

We look forward to what our future holds and invite you to see if our home is right for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• 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 certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

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.