2nd shift Warehouse Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We want to hire people who care about what they do. At  C&S , a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, we are proud to produce the highest quality wildlife specialty food and feeding accessory products available for the U.S. Wild Bird Feeding market.  Quality is a big deal, and we can’t build a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to building a quality product.  If that’s who you are, then we want you on our team.

Not only do we have great pay and work environment, but we also offer a wonderful benefit package to our employees.  We have medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401k with match.  We offer vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.  You will also receive, at no cost to you, basic life insurance and disability coverage.

Pet Segment is searching for a 1st Warehouse Forklift Operator in our Fort Dodge, IA facility.  This position requires you to make sure all equipment is safe and efficient to run.

Location: 1528 Cardinal Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Pay: $22 hour

Shift: Monday through Thursday 4:00pm to 4:00am, Overtime as needed.

Measures of Success  

• Fulfill orders using an Forklift  
• Be able to lift 10 to 50 lbs repeatedly  
• Have a high attention to detail and accuracy  
• Be comfortable operating heavy equipment, Order Picker or Forklift 
• Be flexible to the changing needs of the Warehouse  
• Understand and support the goals and objectives of the department  
• Comply with all safety rules and company policies  
• Other duties as assigned by supervision  

Ideal Candidate Attributes  

• Previous forklift experience
• Previous computer experience with SAP software preferred  
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.   
• Effective communication and common sense understanding to resolve issues  
• Ability to work independently in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner  
• Strong customer focus  
• Possess solid organizational skills   
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills  
• Effectively communicate in a manner which promotes a “team” environment  
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner 

Working Conditions

• Plant environment with periodic visits to the office area.
• Work temperatures can vary due to outside temperatures. 
• Hours of work will generally be 4:00 pm until 4:00 am Mon-Thur. 
• There may be some variation in work hours due to overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
• Noise level in the work environment varies with specific areas requiring hearing protection.
• The employee is regularly exposed to the following food allergens, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, fish, wheat, and eggs.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS  

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Paid Parental leave

About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 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 home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. 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.