Pet Store Associate: Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

Pet Supplies Plus; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Promote from within culture

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Pet care training programs

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Crown Point, Indiana, is hiring a Retail Pet Store Associate to join our friendly team. In this role you’ll greet customers, help choose pet food and supplies, operate the checkout, and keep shelves stocked and displays inviting.

We value a great attitude, reliable teamwork, and a willingness to learn about pet nutrition and care. Flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and advancement opportunities are available as you grow with a neighborhood-focused store.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working 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 (yes, some of them are heavy)
• 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

Retail environment

Learning mindset

Team player

Lifting & stocking

Availability evenings weekends

Job description

Pet Supplies Plus in Crown Point, Indiana, is hiring a Retail Pet Store Associate to join our friendly team. In this role you’ll greet customers, help choose pet food and supplies, operate the checkout, and keep shelves stocked and displays inviting.

We value a great attitude, reliable teamwork, and a willingness to learn about pet nutrition and care. Flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and advancement opportunities are available as you grow with a neighborhood-focused store.