1st Shift Inventory Associate

Inventory Associate

The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records in a Warehouse Management System in a manufacturing environment. This role involves tracking and organizing inventory, conducting regular audits, and ensuring that materials, parts, and products are accurately recorded and stored. The Inventory Associate plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing process by ensuring that necessary items are available and accounted for, contributing to efficient production operations. Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm; OT will be required during peak season (team currently on 5am-3:30pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the receiving of shipments, verifying that the correct items and quantities have been delivered.
• Use SAP reports to pull materials and shells for production.
• Properly label and store materials in designated areas, following organizational procedures.
• Use Production Plan spreadsheet and workorders to pull material shells for production.
• Prepare and distribute materials, parts, or products to production lines as needed, ensuring that the correct items are delivered in a timely manner to support manufacturing schedules.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Work closely with production and shipping departments to coordinate inventory needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Support other production and warehouse functions as needed.
• Other duties as requested, including general housekeeping of plant/warehouse.

Qualifications

• Prior inventory experience required. Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.
• Proficient in basic math, counting and basic math equations.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills; interaction with a variety of skill and experience levels within the organization.
• Comfortable looking up information in various databases (training provided).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to complete tasks accurately as assigned with a sense of urgency.
• Prior forklift operator experience preferred OR must be willing to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
• Self-motivated and work individually or as a team.
• Attention to detail is a MUST!!

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours continually, over an 8-hour shift, with 215-minute breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with WMS Programs.
• Prior work in a plant or manufacturing setting

Position Information

• This position pays $16.25 per hour depending on experience

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 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
• 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 Zo?con. 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.