Delivery Driver

Overview

We are searching for a Truck Driver to work in our Pet Segment, providing logistics, production, and maintenance support at our Fish Martlocation in West Haven, CT. This position primarily involves loading freight on trucks for deliveries. Primary job duties are driving, delivering, and unloading freight to various locations and businesses. 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!

• 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.

• 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.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Obtain a valid driver’s license.
• DOT certification 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.

• Tuesday through Friday- AM start time (Hours may vary) 40+ Hours Per Week
• End of day varies depending upon shipments & duties anticipated each day. Requires an overnight stay out of state.
• Weekend hours are possible but are not routine.
• Ability to lift packages to 50 lbs. or more.

• This position pays $19.00 per hour depending on experience

• 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 2024 net sales of $3.2 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 ® , C&S ® , Farnam ® , Ferry-Morse ® , Four Paws ® , Kaytee ® , Nylabone ® and Pennington ® , strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America.

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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.