Shipping Coordinator/Generalist

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is the number one supplier of top-quality flower and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry. This is a full-time, hourly position at the Lockbourne, Ohio facility.

About the role

The shipping coordinator organizes the shipping and receiving flow throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Creates FedEx Labels for Ground Shipping
• Maintains Scanners for the warehouse
• Ensures orders ship on time
• Prints labels, pick sheets, and BOLs for the warehouse
• Communicates 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 the 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
• Handles 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
• Picks packets for custom orders
• Other duties as assigned
• Season-End Return Process
• Establishes good working relationships with warehouse staff
• Required to work in the warehouse from April through August

Requirements

• 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

Pay

$15-$20 per hour depending upon experience.

Benefits

• 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 at www.CentralBenefits.org.