PART TIME PET STORE RETAIL ASSOCIATE

Job Summary

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! As a Part Time Store Team Member you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets.

The hours for this part time position is Saturdays from 3:00 - 9:00 pm and one or two other days during the week with hours 3:00 - 9:00 pm. Flexibility to work holidays. All candidates must be 18 years or older.

Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, 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 team member will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:

Cashier

• Processes neighbors’ purchases being trustworthy, accurate, and efficient.
• Provides Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers.

Stocker

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

Pet Care

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

All team members support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed. 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 as being knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service is essential.

Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, 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!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Basic math skills for handling cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.49 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16