Forklift Operator

PPII Forklift Operator

PPII is searching for an experienced Forklift Operator for our Greenfield, Mo. location.  This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform the required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines.

Location:

• Greenfield, Mo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and Unload Trucks insuring products are correct and in shippable condition.  Keep the warehouse clean and product in its correct location.
• Operate the lift in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ship oldest products first (rotate all products).
• Secure all loads properly.
• Check in all inbound products for count and quality issues.
• Maintain daily forklift inspections and notify the Safety Manager or Plant Manager of any issues, tag out the lift until it’s repaired and back in proper working order.
• Report any unsafe conditions or practices to your shift foreman immediately.
• Help train new coworkers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
• Must show the ability to work with other others.
• Demonstrate the ability to be able to learn new things.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must have good math skills.

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 and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) 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 Zoёcon®. 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. Visit www.central.com 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.