Delivery Driver- Richmond, VA

Truck Driver

We are searching for a Truck Driver to work in our Pet Segment, providing logistics, production, and maintenance support at our Sun Pet location in Richmond, VA. This position primarily involves loading freight on trucks. It requires heavy lifting and late nights. Other duties involving errands, picking up supplies, supporting maintenance and production crews are also typical. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!

Measures Of Success

• Loading individual customer orders on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Effectively interpret and understand the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
• Unload or deliver the orders intact, confirming box counts, etc. to air cargo or customer location.
• Maintain a pleasant working relationship with our contacts.
• Maintain trucks in clean, operational manner.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Ability and willingness to work with others.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving trucks as large as a 26' box truck in urban conditions.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Obtain a valid driver's license.
• CDL and or DOT certified preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
• Ability to problem solve and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift packages to 50 lbs. or more.

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 understands that home is central to life and has nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. 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.