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Shipping Coordinator/Generalist

Central Garden & Pet, Lockbourne, OH, United States


Shipping Coordinator

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is now seeking a Shipping Coordinator for the Lockbourne, Ohio, facility. This is an hourly, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer, and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. The shipping coordinator organizes the shipping and receiving flow throughout the facility. This position pays $15-$20 per hour depending upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
Creates FedEx labels for ground shipping
Maintains scanners for the warehouse
Responsible for orders to ship on time
Print labels, pick sheets, and BOLs for the warehouse
Communicate with the warehouse on scheduled appointments
Maintains truck schedule spreadsheets
Checks in truck drivers for correct shipment and assigns a bay door for loading
Scans paperwork to the Corporate Office
Schedules inbound truck shipment appointments
Calls the carrier's hub for pickup
Files paperwork
Communicates product availability
Participates in weekly morning meetings with the team
Return product fills out paperwork and replenishes to stock
Responsibilities may vary within the scope of the shipping process
Provides support in any other related areas when needed
Picking packets for custom orders
Other duties as assigned
Season-end return process
Establish good working relationships with warehouse staff
Required to work in the warehouse from April through August
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Great multi-tasking skills
Punctual and dependable
Shipping experience preferred
Must be organized with great attention to detail
Advanced Excel knowledge preferred
Works as a team player
Personable and able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Work is conducted in a warehouse environment with temperature changes depending on the season
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
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!
Access to on-demand pay
A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
At Central Garden & Pet, we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industriesone blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at 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. Green Garden Products participates in E-Verify.