Distribution Warehouse Forklift Operator

PetSmart; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Distribution Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional care for pets. Enjoy various shifts, competitive pay with performance incentives, and numerous benefits including health insurance, tuition assistance, and a structured pay increase program. This role involves operating powered equipment and requires physical stamina. Apply now to be part of a passionate team dedicated to pets and their owners!

Benefits

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for fulltime associates

Referral bonus

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting, and walking for 10-12 hours.
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand up reach truck to replenish pallets.
• Consolidate pallets at active locations as needed.
• Resolve routine problems and seek guidance for non-routine issues.

Skills

Passion for pets and people

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Distribution Warehouse Forklift Operator

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 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 offer6 pay increases for your first 24 months!
  • We believe associates do most 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 HOURwhen 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 Forklift Operator (Reach Truck Driver), you will be part of an energetic team environment with the opportunity to work in various positions in our warehouse. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operate stand up reach truck to replenish pallets or product from assigned reserve locations to primary pick locations or assigned dock lanes
• Consolidate pallets at active locations as needed (FIN – Fork Interleaving used)
• Resolves routine problems; seeks guidance on solving non-routine problems

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 responds 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 theactual position you are hired in to.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.