Delivery Driver - Class B

Description

Come be part of a team that strives to be the best, wins together, and is passionate about pets! General Pet Supply, a division of Central Garden & Pet, is looking for a Route Delivery Driver for the St. Louis, MO location.

Full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more! You will play an important role in helping the organization achieve our goal of providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

Responsible for driving straight truck locally and out of town, to deliver pet food and supplies to veterinarian, pet and farm channels. Makes multiple stops per day and may unload product from truck for delivery inside customer facilities. This position operates alone and is expected to be able to perform all aspects of the job as described below.

STARTING WAGES

Class B :   $22 - $25 per hour based on experience

Driver Safety & Compliance Bonus : new Drivers eligible for $625 / quarter for the first year of employment

Areas of Responsibilities

• Perform pre / post trip vehicle inspections. Complete necessary paper / computer work.
• Safely and efficiently transport product from warehouse / dock location to customer delivery location.
• Unload product from the truck using available material handling equipment (pallet jack, hand cart, etc).
• Perform deliveries at each stop, completing necessary delivery paperwork or utilizing company-provided mobile device and interacting with customers.
• Clean out truck, including sweeping, stacking pallets, product returns and damage.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Education and Experience

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned from time to time.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

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 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.