Inventory Specialist

Petco; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco in Burlington, VT seeks an in-store associate to execute daily Ship-from-Store operations, including picking, packing, labeling, and shipping. You will assist with receiving, stocking, and inventory management, while maintaining a clean backroom and sales floor. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and accurate POS transaction handling, with opportunities to grow within a pet-care focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic math proficiency and above-average communication skills.
• Ability to follow processes while applying sound judgment when needed.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily Ship-from-Store (SFS) operations, including accurate picking, packing, labeling, and shipping.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory flow and support physical inventory counts.
• Process register transactions accurately and efficiently when supporting the sales floor.
• Deliver a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

* Execute daily Ship-from-Store (SFS) operations, including accurate picking, packing, labeling, and shipping.* Support efficient Omni Channel execution to reduce processing time through process familiarity and operational discipline.* Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise and supplies in accordance with operational guidelines.* Maintain accurate inventory flow and support quarterly and annual physical inventory counts.* Complete Omni and SFS-related projects, including planogram sets, labeling, signage, fixture setup, RTV processing, and hazardous waste handling.* Analyze on-site conditions versus plan, identify variances, and recommend or implement corrective actions.* Coordinate with Pet Care Center and field partners to ensure fixturing, floor plans, stocking, and SFS equipment are executed to standard.* Communicate daily status updates to PCC leadership, including unfinished orders or required system corrections.* Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and professional backroom and sales floor.* Support special projects and additional operational tasks as assigned.* Process register transactions accurately and efficiently when supporting the sales floor.* Deliver a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork.* High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent work experience.* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Basic math proficiency and above-average communication skills.* Ability to follow processes while applying sound judgment when needed.* Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.* Genuine interest in animals and their care preferred.* Minimum of 1 year of experience working with or caring for companion animals and aquatic life.* Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.* Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.* Strong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors.* Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.* The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.* Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.* Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.* Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.* Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.* Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.* A welcoming, inclusive team environment.* Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.* A fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same.