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Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekends

PetSmart • Ottawa, IL 61350 • Posted 30+ days ago

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As a DC Warehouse Associate at PetSmart, you will be part of an energetic team environment focused on productivity, accuracy, reliability, and safety. This role involves working in a variety of positions within the warehouse, including picking and packing, stocking and cherry picking, receiving and unloading, and loading. The position offers full-time hours with multiple shift options, including day, night, and weekend shifts, and includes opportunities for pay increases, bonuses, and career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Picks store specific product from modules into totes and on conveyor belt, pack larger product to stack on pallets, automated WMS
  • Places handpicked products into designated modules or reserve docking locations
  • Unloads trailers and scans products into inventory; sorts mixed SKU pallets for stocking and replenishment
  • Ensures trailers are loaded with accuracy to optimize capacity

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50-75 lbs
  • Comfortable standing and or walking for up to 12 hours
  • Willing and able to operate powered industrial equipment including walkies, reach truck, stand ups
  • Work in various temperatures

About PetSmart

PetSmart is a leading pet retail company in the United States, offering a wide range of pet products, services, and solutions. They provide pet food, toys, grooming services, pet training, adoption services, and operate Banfield Pet Hospitals for comprehensive pet healthcare. With over 1,600 stores across the country, PetSmart is known for its commitment to pet welfare and enhancing the customer experience.

Full Job Description

Distribution Warehouse Associate – Weekend Shift

About Life at PetSmart 

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Our Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for multiple roles to support the day, night, and weekend shifts. PetSmart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts or three 12-hour weekend shifts. Below is an example of shifts within the DC:

*Shift availability may vary by location and may include shift differential pay

Morning Shift is Monday - Thursday from 5am - 3:30pm

Afternoon/overnight shift is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am

Weekend Shift is Friday - Sunday from 5am - 5:30pm 

Benefits that benefit you 

  • Paid weekly
  • 3 and 4-day work weeks
  • Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • Shift Differentials
  • Pay for Performance
  • Referral bonus
  • 401k
  • Tuition assistance
  • Associate discounts
  • Paid time off for fulltime associates
  • Career pathing
  • Development opportunities  

Learn more, earn more!

Here at PetSmart, we put YOU in charge of your paycheck and career!

  • Step increases: We value your continued growth and development and offer 6 pay increases over for your first 24 months!
    • We believe associates do the majority of their learning and development during the first 2 years of service therefore, we have a seven-step pay program during this time. This includes 6 automatic wage increases after your starting pay rate. 4 in the first year of service and 2 more in your second year.
  • Pay-for-performance program: Earn up to $4.00 MORE PER HOUR when exceeding productivity goals
  • Team bonus multiplier so when the DC does well, you do well, too!
  • Pay increases with promotions
  • Recommend your friends and family and earn up to $2000 & 4 paid Discretionary Days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program

 

The impact you’ll make 

As a Distribution Associate, you will be part of an energetic team environment with the opportunity to work in a variety of positions in our warehouse:

  • Picker & Packer: Picks store specific product from modules into totes and on conveyor belt, pack larger product to stack on pallets, automated WMS
  • Stocker & Cherry Picker: Places handpicked products into designated modules or reserve docking locations
  • Receiver & Unloader: While unloading trailers you'll scan products into inventory; sorts mixed SKU pallets for stocking and replenishment
  • Loader: Ensures trailers are loaded with accuracy to optimize capacity

 

What we are looking for

  • Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career 
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
  • Ability to apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests
  • Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours
  • Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts *proper training and safety standards are provided
  • Work in various temperatures and noise levels

 

Do what you love 

We are delighted you are interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We are excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now! 

 

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.

PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law.

Applicants must be the age of 18 or over, unless located in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law

The employer will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.