Pet Supplies Plus Clerk

niemann-foods; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods Pet Supplies Plus Clerk role focused on delivering friendly customer service while caring for animals and maintaining clean, organized displays. You will stock merchandise, build attractive displays, and accurately process customer orders at the register.

The position emphasizes animal knowledge, reliability, high energy, and the ability to follow store policies and procedures to support a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and positive customer relations.
• Passionate about animals and able to assist with animal care.
• Ability to follow store policies, directions, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and motivation to perform duties efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers.
• Assist with care of animals and stock product deliveries.
• Stock shelves, build displays, and process orders at the register.
• Scan products and handle tendering and coupons.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization on sales floor and backroom.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care

High energy

Following directions

Organizational skills

Motivated

Education

Some animal knowledge

Job description

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SUMMARY

The Pet Supplies Plus Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service.The PSP Clerk will process and stock product, builds displays, and processes customers orders in a friendly, accurate, efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent customer service, ensuring positive customer relations and satisfaction
• Assists with general care of all animals
• Assists with stocking of pet supplies deliveries and back stock, including building and filling displays
• Performs product scanning and processing of customers orders in an accurate, efficient, and prompt manner.
• Processes and is accountable for other services handled at the register.
• Ensures proper handling of all forms of tender and coupons.
• Performs fixed activities as assigned by Store Director.
• Answers incoming phone calls using proper phone etiquette
• Assists with store maintenance and cleaning on the sales floor and backroom.
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent customer service skills, friendly
• Passionate about animals
• High energy level
• Ability to follow directions
• Good organizational skills
• Motivated

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Some animal knowledge

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Present information and respond to questions from customers or associates

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Some locations may require Power Industrial Truck Certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time)

• Walk
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally ( Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Exposure to animals including rodents, fish, amphibians, reptiles, felines, and canines

Occasionally

• Work in high places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock
• Outside weather conditions

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location