Warehouse Equipment Operator | $19.00/hr + Shift Differentials | Scan It. Move It. Petco.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision after 30d

Paid time off starting at 4 months

401(k) after 1 month

DailyPay available

Petco employee discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring Warehouse Worker II to support our Distribution Center operations. You may work in receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, eCommerce or shipping, using RF scanning and equipment to move products accurately and safely.

This direct-hire, full-time role offers growth opportunities, safety training, and benefits after 30 days of employment, with potential for shift premiums and advancement throughPetco's internal programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks across shifts.
• Ability to learn and operate DC equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Flexible to work in different departments and support priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, and replenish merchandise throughout the DC.
• Pick, pack, and prepare products for stores or eCommerce.
• Operate warehouse equipment and RF scanners to track items.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

RF scanning

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Reach trucks

Stand-up forklifts

Order pickers

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Petco is hiring Warehouse Workers to join our Distribution Center (DC) team.

• Ready to put your warehouse skills in the driver’s seat
• Like variety? Want a role where you can learn different parts of the DC?
• Looking for steady, direct-hire work with strong benefits and opportunities to move up?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As a Warehouse Worker II at Petco, you'll help keep products moving through our Distribution Center and on their way to Petco stores and customers. Depending on your home department, you could work in receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, eCommerce or shipping, using warehouse equipment and RF scanning technology to get the job done accurately and safely.

This is a direct-hire, full-time position—not a seasonal job. We're looking for people who want the opportunity to stay, grow and build their future with Petco.

What You'll Do

You'll have a home department, but one of the things that makes this role different is the opportunity to learn different parts of our operation. Partners may be cross-trained and help in other departments based on business needs, giving you the chance to build skills that can transfer throughout the DC.

Depending on your assignment, you may:

• Receive, move, put away and replenish merchandise throughout the DC.
• Pick and prepare products for Petco stores or eCommerce customers.
• Prepare and move merchandise for shipping.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, order pickers and electric pallet jacks through high-rack aisles.
• Use RF scanners to scan, locate and track merchandise.
• Lift, carry and move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds independently.
• Help keep products moving accurately and efficiently between departments.
• Keep your work area clean, organized and safe.
• Follow established safety procedures and look out for yourself and the partners working around you.

What This Job Asks of You

This is active, hands-on work. You'll be on your feet and moving throughout your shift, regularly picking, bending, reaching, carrying and lifting merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.

You'll also operate warehouse equipment, so safety, awareness and accuracy matter. You'll wear required PPE, use designated safety cutting tools and follow established safety procedures while looking out for yourself and the partners working around you.

The work can be repetitive, and you'll spend your day in a warehouse environment that may be hot, cold, dusty and noisy. You'll also need to be comfortable adapting when priorities change and helping in other areas of the DC when needed.

Keep your pace and focus. We look for partners who can stay engaged, maintain a steady work rhythm and take pride in getting the job done right.

If you like variety, learning new skills, operating equipment and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this could be a great fit.

What YOU Get

Start strong. Earn $19.00/hour

Earn more as you grow. Under our Step Progression Program, you will qualify for milestone base pay increases at:

• 2 Months
• 6 Months

Want to earn even MORE? Work night or weekend shifts and add extra dollars to your hourly rate:

• Weekday Nights: Earn an extra+$1.25 / hourfor eligible night shifts worked Monday through Thursday.
• Weekend Operations: Earn an extra +$2.00 / hour for eligible shifts worked over the weekend.

Coming soon! Get paid your way with DailyPay!

• DailyPay gives you financial flexibility and control of your earned wages to cover expenses, save smarter, or handle life’s unexpected expenses on your schedule.

Get benefits early.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits are available after 30 days of employment.

Plan for today and tomorrow.

Take advantage of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Paid time off starting at 4 months
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 month
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Save on what you love.

Being a Petco partner comes with perks for you and your pets, including:

• 40% off Petco-owned brands
• 20% or more off most in-store purchases and services
• 10% off Petco.com purchases
• FREE group Dog Training classes
• 20% off Grooming services
• 20% off veterinary services
• Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto and pet insurance brands

Grow your career from within.

We believe in giving our partners opportunities to take the next step. Build your skills, gain experience, cross-train across departments and explore internal promotion opportunities to grow your career at Petco.

Be part of something bigger.

The products you receive, move, pick and ship today help make sure our stores, customers and pet parents have what they need tomorrow.

Find your people.

Connect with fellow partners through appreciation events and activities designed to build community and bring some fun to the workday. You can even get involved with our Safety Committeeto champion a secure workplace, or ourFun Committeeto help bring food trucks, trivia contests, cookouts, and themed spirit days to life.

Build something longer‑term.

We're not just hiring for the holidays; we're building our team. Come ready to grow your skills, your earnings and your career at Petco.

Before You Join the Team:

Employment with Petco is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

About Petco:

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 and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet‑human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.