Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)

Pet Supplies Plus; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team where your passion for pets and people can shine! As a Store Team Member, you'll engage with customers, provide expert advice on pet care, and ensure our furry friends are well cared for. This role is perfect for those who love animals and enjoy a dynamic work environment. With opportunities for flexible scheduling and employee discounts, you’ll thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. Whether you're ringing up purchases or helping a neighbor find the right pet supplies, your enthusiasm will make a difference in the lives of our customers and their pets. Become part of a culture that promotes learning and growth!

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Pay Increases

Pet Care Training Programs

Promotion From Within Culture

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by helping customers with pet-related needs.
• Stock shelves and ensure pets are cared for in the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Care Knowledge

Sales Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Did you know bearded dragons grow up to 2 feet long? Or that the average life span for an umbrella cockatoo is 50 years? Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

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

all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you awesome? No, you are more than that. You’re PAWsome!

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. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs. 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
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)