Hiring All Positions Pet Supplies Plus Fort Dodge

Pet Supplies Plus; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pet supply store where your passion for animals and customer service will shine. As a Store Team Member, you will engage with pet parents, helping them find the best products for their furry friends while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. This role is perfect for those who enjoy physical activity and are eager to learn about animal care. With opportunities for growth through the Pet Degree program, you will not only contribute to a positive shopping experience but also enhance your knowledge in the pet industry. If you love pets and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable about animals and products for outstanding service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by assisting customers with pet-related needs.
• Stock shelves, process purchases, and care for in-store animals.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Care Knowledge

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale Systems

Stocking Equipment

Job description

Store Team Member

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• Stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for a terrier that likes to chew.
• Review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent.
• Fit a squirming dachshund with the perfect harness.
• Educate a sixth grader on bird ownership.
• Stock shelves and ring up neighbors’ purchases.
• Feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy.
• Process neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers.
• Safely unload our delivery trucks using the proper equipment.
• Stock shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats.
• Carry bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars.
• Provide care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals.
• Answer neighbor’s questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet.

All team members support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed. The Store Team member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs) and standing for long periods of time as well as having to climb ladders, bend, and kneel. Being knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service is a must. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs. Candidates must be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays. All candidates must pass a drug and background screening, and be 16 years or older.