Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekends

PetSmart; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for fulltime associates

Employee discounts

Job summary

Join PetSmart as a Distribution Warehouse Associate, working in a dynamic team environment within our Distribution Centers. You’ll play a vital role in supporting operations with flexible shift options while enjoying benefits like health coverage, tuition assistance, and pay increases during the first two years. Ideal candidates have a passion for pets, the ability to perform physical tasks, and a commitment to continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for pets and people with a desire to grow a fulfilling career.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving items.

Responsibilities

• Picker & Packer role focusing on retrieving and packing products.
• Stocker & Cherry Picker responsible for product placement.
• Receiver & Unloader scanning and sorting incoming inventory.

Skills

Ability to apply basic instructions

Willingness to operate powered equipment

Physical stamina for lifting 50 pounds

Passion for pets and people

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekend Shift

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. Below is an example of shifts within the DC:

• Shift availability may vary by location and may include shift differential pay
  
  

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

Afternoon/overnight shift is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am

Weekend Shift is 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 fulltime 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 over for your first 24 months!
• We believe associates do the majority of their learning and development during the first 2 years of service therefore, we have a seven-step pay program during this time. This includes 6 automatic wage increases after your starting pay rate. 4 in the first year of service and 2 more in your second year.
• 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.
• Ability to apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests
• 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 in to. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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