Warehouse Associate Nights

Warehouse Associate

Central Pet Distribution is hiring warehouse associates! Night shift Monday through Friday.

Do you love pets and love working in a fast-paced environment? Our growing company is seeking experienced warehouse associates to pull merchandise to complete orders from pick tickets, and load trucks with pet supply products to be delivered to pet retailers. Our Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation's top brands of pet supplies like Nylabone, Kaytee, and Aqueon. If you are dependable, responsible and committed to safety, this may be the job for you!

Location: Central Pet Distribution Center in Dallas, Texas

Shift details: 5 day work week. Night shift Monday through Friday 4:00 pm - 1:00 am or later, shift works until finished. Ability to work OT as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a production environment. Associate will have hourly production goals to achieve.
• Process transactions utilizing RF technology and/or identify items on paper pick ticket according to bin location, part number, and/or description.
• Pick orders that are scheduled to ship that day and package merchandise to ensure safe transport.
• Inspect merchandise to ensure only quality product is used to complete the order.
• Accurately review counts of all incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against invoices, orders or other records.
• Unpack, examine and route incoming shipments; record shortages and reject damaged items.
• Utilize pallet jacks, stand-up reach forklift and sit-down forklift where applicable.
• Keep area clean and neat at all times.

Qualifications

• Warehouse professionals with 2+ years related warehouse experience
• Experience in a production environment
• Proven track record of hitting hourly production rates
• Emphasis on ensuring product is sent to customers with the highest quality
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to read and write legibly in English, carry out oral instructions in English, count and do basic math
• Forklift experience and RF scanner experience preferred for certain roles
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, safely, with or without accommodation
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment with temperature changes depending on the season

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 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 Zocon. 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.

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.