Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)

Pet Supplies Plus; New York (DE, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Store Team Member, where your passion for pets and people shines. In this dynamic role, you'll provide outstanding customer service, assist with pet care, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all pet owners. This position requires physical stamina as you'll be lifting heavy items and standing for long periods. With a culture that promotes from within and offers flexible schedules, you'll have the opportunity to grow while enjoying employee discounts and comprehensive benefits. If you love animals and want to make a difference in your community, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Pay Increases

Pet Care Training Programs

Promotion From Within Culture

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and pass a drug screening.
• Knowledgeable about animals and products for excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by assisting customers with pet products.
• Care for pets in-store, including feeding and habitat cleaning.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Care Knowledge

Cash Handling

Physical Stamina

Team Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) System

Job description

Overview

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• Stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for a terrier that likes to chew.
• Review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent.
• Fit a squirming dachshund with the perfect harness.
• Educate a sixth grader on bird ownership.
• Stock shelves and ring up neighbors’ purchases.
• Feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy.

A Pet Supplies Plus Store Team Member will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:

Cashier

• Processing neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers.

Stocker

• Safely unloading our delivery trucks using the proper equipment.
• Stocking shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats.
• Carrying bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars.

Pet Care

• Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals.
• Answering neighbor’s questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet.

The Store Team Member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time. PAWsome Store Team Member candidates will:

• Support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed.
• Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and be 16 years or older.

Why Us:

• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules
• Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
• Promotion From Within Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet.

Compensation

Min: USD $15.50/Hr.
Max: USD $16.50/Hr.

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.