Distribution Warehouse Associate

PetSmart; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading pet supply retailer is seeking a Distribution Associate to work in a dynamic warehouse environment in Ottawa, Illinois. The role involves picking and packing products, unloading trailers, and ensuring accurate loading of shipments. Ideal candidates should have a passion for pets, physical strength, and the ability to follow instructions. This full-time position offers various shifts and numerous benefits, including health and wellness options, 401(k) with company match, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply basic instructions and procedures.
• Comfortable with physical tasks lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to operate various industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick products from the inventory and pack them properly.
• Unload trailers and scan products into the inventory.
• Ensure accuracy while loading trailers to optimize capacity.

Skills

Passion for pets

Physical strength

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

About Life At PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Our Distribution Centers are hiring full‑time associates for a variety of shifts. PetSmart offers four 10‑hour weekday shifts, or three 12‑hour weekend shifts. Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay.

1. Morning Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 am–3:30 pm
2. Afternoon/overnight Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm–2:30 am
3. Weekend Shift: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 am–5:30 pm

Benefits That Benefit You

• Paid weekly
• 3‑ and 4‑day work weeks
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Shift Differentials
• Pay for Performance
• Referral bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts
• Paid time off
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Learn More, Earn More!

Step increases: We value your continued growth and development and offer six pay increases for your first 24 months. We believe associates do most of their learning and development during the first two years of service; therefore, we have a seven‑step pay program during this time. This includes six automatic wage increases after your starting pay rate—four in the first year and two in the second year.

Pay‑for‑performance program: Earn up to $4.00 MORE PER HOUR when exceeding productivity goals.

Team bonus multiplier: When the DC does well, you do well, too!

Pay increases with promotions.

Associate referral bonus: Recommend friends and family and earn up to $2,000 and four paid discretionary days for additional time off.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Distribution Associate, you will be part of an energetic team environment with the opportunity to work in a variety of positions in our warehouse:

• Picker & Packer: Picks store‑specific product from modules into totes and on conveyor belt, packs larger product to stack on pallets, automated WMS
• Stocker & Cherry Picker: Places hand‑picked products into designated modules or reserve docking locations
• Receiver & Unloader: While unloading trailers you’ll scan products into inventory; sorts mixed SKU pallets for stocking and replenishment
• Loader: Ensures trailers are loaded with accuracy to optimize capacity

What We Are Looking For

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to apply basic instructions and procedures and respond to standard requests written, oral, by headset or walkie‑talkie
• Physical strength to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and walking for an entire shift (typically 10–12 hours)
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment—including reach truck, stand‑ups, dock stocker and pushcarts (proper training and safety standards are provided)
• Ability to work in various temperatures and noise levels

Do What You Love

We are delighted you are interested in joining our team and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets and serving the people who love them. We are excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law). The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.