Operations Support

Central Garden & Pet
vision insurance, parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Longmont
Jan 06, 2025
Description Gro Tec is searching for an experienced Operations Support person for our Longmont, Colorado location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Answer phones Must be able to organize shipping and receiving orders on time. Must have strong time management and communication skills. Ability to read and understand warehouse paperwork. Able to schedule freight pick up as well as prepare and print shipping labels. Able to code and match invoices for payment. Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace which provides a positive influence on all workers and represents Gro Tec in a positive manner. Be flexible and be willing to perform other duties as assigned, as well as maintain good housekeeping and a clean work area. Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION High school graduate. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office - SAP helpful, but not required. Basic math skills required. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/ Must work well with others and demonstrate organizational skills to operate a busy office. WORKING CONDITIONS Full-time position requiring employees to function in a busy warehouse office environment. Must be able to bend over, reach with hands and arms, as well as lift 5 to 25 pounds at times. Gro Tec is a producer of consumer-grade fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. The fertilizer operation consists of mechanically mixing raw materials into blended batches of consumer-grade fertilizer. Operations are heavily seasonal, with the spring season being the heaviest, beginning in December and January and then peaking in June. 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! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org 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.