Pet Store Associate — Flexible Hours & Growth

Pet Supplies Plus 4007; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promote from within culture

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus 4007 is seeking a Retail Pet Store Associate to provide friendly customer service and hands-on pet care in a neighborhood store. You’ll greet customers, help choose pet foods, and promote current offers while stocking shelves and operating the checkout.

You’ll gain product knowledge through ongoing training, with opportunities to advance in a team-focused environment and participate in self-wash stations and nail trims as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment, especially on weekends.
• Willingness to learn about pet nutrition, products, and care.
• Reliable, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to lift, stock, and stay on your feet for extended periods.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet neighbors with a friendly, pawsitively passionate attitude.
• Help a new puppy parent pick the right food—or help a regular find exactly what they always forget the name of
• Make thoughtful product recommendations based on each pet’s needs
• Operate the POS system, process transactions, and handle returns
• Promote store specials, loyalty programs, and current offers
• Stock shelves, manage inventory, and keep displays organized
• Lift and stock bags of pet food and supplies (heavy items)
• Assist pet parents with self-wash stations and explain the process
• Restock bathing supplies and keep the store clean and welcoming
• Provide occasional services like walk-in nail trims (training provided)

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pet Supplies Plus 4007 is seeking a Retail Pet Store Associate to provide friendly customer service and hands-on pet care in a neighborhood store. You’ll greet customers, help choose pet foods, and promote current offers while stocking shelves and operating the checkout.

You’ll gain product knowledge through ongoing training, with opportunities to advance in a team-focused environment and participate in self-wash stations and nail trims as needed.