2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Summary The employee is responsible for transporting finished products in a timely manner from the production line areas, as well as receiving and supplying the production lines with raw materials, cartons, and packaging supplies. Unloading inbound and LTL’s. Shift Details:
Monday through Friday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

• Transports finished goods from production lines to pallet wrapping area.
• Transports finished goods from pallet wrapping area to Cressona warehouse or to an awaiting replenishment trailer being sent to the Service Center.
• Responsible for replenishment load paperwork, ensuring that the correct counts and the correct items are stated (Paperwork must be signed by loaders).
• Responsible for the correct counts of finished products, also the entering of the finished product into the computer.
• Place correct pallet rotation sheets in the stretch wrap of the products being manufactured.
• Unloading of inbound pallet trailers and receiving into SAP accurately.
• Supplying production lines with raw materials, cartons, paper and poly packaging as needed or as requested by line operators.
• Monitor battery changing station and battery levels.

• Forklift driving and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) training and certification is required by Kaytee Products, Inc. (Training will be provided by Kaytee).
• Mathematical skills required-ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to lift and/or move 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must have solid organizational skills.
• Excellent attendance record is a must.
• Solid communicational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hand and arms, reach above shoulder height, or climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and fumes of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. But higher levels of noise are marked by signs.

• 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) understands that home is central to life and has proudly 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 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 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.