Stocker / Cashier

Petco; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners. As an Operations Generalist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Pet Care Center, from stocking shelves to providing exceptional customer service. Your passion for animal welfare and teamwork will help create a welcoming environment for both pets and guests. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values the health and wellbeing of pets and people alike. If you're ready to make a difference in the pet industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; proficiency in math and communication is essential.
• Demonstrated interest in animal welfare is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service and process register transactions efficiently.
• Support a positive team culture and adhere to operational guidelines.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Communication skills

Animal care interest

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

As an Operations Generalist, you’ll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center utilizing our Petco processes. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You’ll work the truck, stock shelves, clean the Pet Care Center, work the cash register, and provide an excellent experience for each of our guests. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

1. Be responsible for the maintenance and inventory across the entire Pet Care Center.
2. Ensure merchandise is properly stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
3. Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
4. Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
5. Have a strong interest in animal welfare and support animal care procedures to maintain pet health.
6. Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role.
7. Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
8. Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
9. Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
10. Evaluate guest inquiries and refer to the Leader on Duty as needed.

Other Essential Duties

1. UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS: You’re the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
2. CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT: You’ll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.
3. BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE: Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
4. ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.

Basic Qualifications

1. Minimum high school diploma (its equivalency i.e. GED) or the equivalent work experience.
2. A qualified applicant will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics, and above average communication skills.
3. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
4. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the store.

Education / Skills

1. In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although merchandise receiving, merchandise carry-outs, or stock balancing will require leaving the store briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet store needs.