Distribution Warehouse Associate

PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Distribution Warehouse Associate at a leading pet retailer, where your love for pets and people fuels our mission. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts and opportunities for career growth. This role involves picking, packing, and ensuring the efficient flow of products in our distribution center. With a focus on teamwork and a commitment to excellence, you'll contribute to the well-being of pets and their owners. Experience competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits that support your health and career development. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply now and be part of something special!

Benefits

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts

Paid time off for full-time associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Referral bonus

Pay for Performance

Qualifications

• Passion for pets and people is essential for this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack products for distribution to stores.
• Unload trailers and scan products into inventory.
• Ensure accurate loading of trailers to optimize capacity.

Skills

Passion for pets and people

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Ability to operate powered industrial equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Distribution Warehouse Associate

About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Our Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for multiple roles to support the day, night, and weekend shifts. PetSmart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts or three 12-hour weekend shifts. Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay. Below is an example of shifts within the DC:

Morning Shift: Monday - Thursday from 5am - 3:30pm

Afternoon/Overnight Shift: Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday from 5am - 5:30pm

Benefits that benefit you

• Paid weekly
• 3 and 4-day work weeks
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Shift Differentials
• Pay for Performance
• Referral bonus
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Learn more, earn more!

Here at PetSmart, we put YOU in charge of your paycheck and career!

• Step increases: We value your continued growth and development and offer 6 pay increases for your first 24 months!
• Pay-for-performance program: Earn up to $4.00 MORE PER HOUR when exceeding productivity goals
• Team bonus multiplier so when the DC does well, you do well, too!
• Pay increases with promotions
• Recommend your friends and family and earn up to $2000 & 4 paid Discretionary Days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program

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, pack larger product to stack on pallets, automated WMS
• Stocker & Cherry Picker: Places handpicked 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.
• Apply basic instructions and procedures and respond to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie
• Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts *proper training and safety standards are provided
• Work in various temperatures and noise levels

Do what you love

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

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on position and experience level. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.

PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law.

Applicants must be the age of 18 or over, unless located in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law.

The employer will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.