Shipping and Receiving Associate

Location:

Greeley, CO, United States

D&D Commodities, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet Company, is a leader in the bird food manufacturing industry. We are searching for a Shipping and Receiving Associate for our Greeley, CO, location. This role is critical to supporting warehouse operations through material handling, inventory movement, order fulfillment, shipping, and receiving activities. As part of our warehouse team, you will use forklifts and warehouse systems to load, unload, move, pick, stage, and track products and materials while supporting inventory accuracy and working collaboratively to meet tight schedules and deadlines in a safe and efficient manner within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• First shift:
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Full-time position, with potential for some overtime and weekend shifts.

Greeley, CO

• Load, unload, move and track products, materials, and supplies using forklifts, RF scanners, SAP, and warehouse tracking systems to support warehouse operations and inventory accuracy.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks to load, unload, move, stage, and transport products and materials within warehouse and shipping areas.
• Pick, assemble, wrap, label, and prepare orders for shipment using RF guns, ensuring accurate product preparation and shipment accuracy.
• Inspect incoming shipments, reject damaged items, and coordinate internally to resolve inventory, receiving, or shipment issues.
• Sort, stock, rotate, and organize inventory to maintain accuracy and proper inventory rotation practices.
• Collaborate with warehouse personnel, office staff, and carriers to support shipping schedules, inventory movement, and receiving operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area, reporting hazards, damaged product, or faulty equipment immediately.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance and inspections, including cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, and reporting repair needs.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, bend, and climb frequently.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Detail-oriented with strong coordination and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with material handling equipment, RF scanners, SAP, and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Commitment to safety and regular and reliable attendance is essential to this job.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, or inventory experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience or equivalent.
• Basic SAP, computer, and RF scanner skills are preferred.

• Work environment includes a non-climate-controlled warehouse with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, product irritants, airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional work in high places, confined spaces, and moderate to high noise levels (marked by signs).
• This role involves exposure to grains, seeds, nuts, and pepper-based ingredients in an environment where some dust may be present.

• This position pays $17.00 - $21.50 per hour depending on experience.

• 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

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