Warehouse Person 1
Central Garden & Pet
$18.00â$21.00 per hour
Council Bluffs, IA, United States
- Great coworkers
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Paid breaks
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About the job
Job description from Central Garden & Pet
Description
We want to hire people who care about what they do. AtCentral Life Sciences, we are proud to supply animal healthcare products throughout the United States. Quality is a big deal and we cant make a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to their work. If thats who you are, then we want you on our team! We are currently hiring for the following position:
POSITION:Warehouse Person
LOCATION:1302 Lew Ross Road, Council Bluffs, IA
PAY:$18-$21 an hour, depending on experience
SHIFT:Monday-Friday, 8 hour/day, OT as needed.
WAREHOUSE PERSON: The ideal candidate will be able to pick outbound orders and prepare them for shipment, pick production work orders, and other warehouse-related duties as needed. You must be able to operate a pallet jack and standup forklift. You will need to be able to operate an RF hand-held or truck mount device. You must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds and frequently lift 20-30 lbs., work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and be able to work on your feet for long periods of time. You must also be able to read, write, understand, and converse in English. Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled environment.
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
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a manufacturer and wholesaler of gardening and pet care products.
The best things about working at Central Garden & Pet
- 97% say they get paid breaks
- 94% say it is easy to take sick days
- 94% say they donât worry about hours
Featured by Central Garden & Pet, based on 40 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
Perks of working at Central Garden & Pet from Central Garden & Pet
- đ Safety is a top priority!
- đ Paid Vacation
- đ„ł Paid Holidays
- đ· Paid Sick Time
- âïž Paid Breaks
- đ Consistent shift and schedule
- đ Comprehensive Health Insurance
- đ” 401k with Company Match
- đ Referral Program with Cash Bonus
- đ Education Assistance
- đ¶ Paid Parental Leave
Company values from Central Garden & Pet
The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate
Diversity and inclusion statement from Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.
What Central Garden & Pet employees say
40 Central Garden & Pet employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what itâs really like to work there. Hereâs everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for Central Garden & Pet
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Central Garden & Pet get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
97% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time youâre at work, even when youâre on break.
Good
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Most people get paid when theyâre sick
Does Central Garden & Pet pay people when theyâre sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when theyâre sick.
How we know this
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies donât have to pay you when youâre sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you canât work because youâre sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people donât do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Central Garden & Pet do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people donât do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
72% of people report that they donât do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people donât worry about their hours
Do workers at Central Garden & Pet worry about hours?
Most people donât worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
94% of people report they donât worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldnât have to struggle or beg for work time.
Okay
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Central Garden & Pet workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people donât get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
42% report that they donât have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Central Garden & Pet workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
100% of people report that itâs easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when youâre planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Central Garden & Pet?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
89% of people report itâs easy to get time off.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldnât be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules donât get changed at the last minute
Do Central Garden & Pet managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers donât change peopleâs schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesnât change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they arenât planning well.
Good jobs donât switch your hours around without warning.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Central Garden & Pet?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
94% of people report that itâs easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know youâre sick.
Good
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Most parents say itâs good
Is working at Central Garden & Pet good if youâre a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Central Garden & Pet, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
43% of people say they have to use vacation days when theyâre out sick.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isnât a vacation.
You shouldnât have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Central Garden & Pet cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Good
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Central Garden & Pet?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
88% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Central Garden & Pet feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
79% of people say theyâre treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Good
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Central Garden & Pet get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Okay
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Central Garden & Pet?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldnât feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Central Garden & Pet enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
71% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Central Garden & Pet recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Central Garden & Pet?
Some people didnât get enough training when they started.
How we know this
37% of people report they didnât get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Central Garden & Pet?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 49% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Central Garden & Petâs headquarters understands whatâs happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesnât understand whatâs happening where they work.
How we know this
74% of people think that this employerâs headquarters or owners donât have a good understanding of whatâs really happening where they work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know whatâs really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Central Garden & Pet is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they arenât kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about whatâs happening.
Central Garden & Pet job reviews
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Best thing
Being able to work independently most of the time while being around other people. Everyone is willing to work together to solve a problem
Worst thing
Standing all day, not rotating people in and out of different jobs every so often but thats because of lack of training for other lines, lack of communication
Employee at Central Garden & Pet, December 2025
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Best thing
Easy and laid back
Worst thing
Csn be stressful depending on staffing or orders
Forklift driver at Central Garden & Pet, December 2025
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