Distribution Warehouse Associate - Morning Shift - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Distribution Warehouse Associate - Morning Shift - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our people. Join our Distribution Center team in Ottawa, Illinois, and be part of an energetic environment where your hard work fuels joyful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy 3-4 day work weeks, rapid pay growth with 6 automatic increases in your first 24 months, and pay-for-performance bonuses up to $4 extra per hour. With referral bonuses up to $2000 and career pathing, we invest in your success.
Role Overview
As a full-time Distribution Warehouse Associate on the Morning Shift (Monday-Thursday, 5am-3:30pm), you'll rotate through dynamic roles in our fast-paced warehouse. Leverage provided training on powered equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers. Thrive in a goal-driven culture with team bonuses and shift differentials.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick and pack products accurately using automated WMS into totes and conveyors.
- Stock modules and reserve locations with handpicked items via cherry pickers.
- Unload trailers, scan inventory, and sort mixed SKU pallets.
- Load trailers efficiently to maximize capacity and ensure order accuracy.
- Maintain safety standards in varying temperatures and noise levels.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level opportunity requiring passion for pets, basic instruction-following, and physical stamina to bend, lift 50lbs, and stand for 10-12 hours. High school diploma preferred. No prior experience needed—training provided for equipment operation.
Benefits
Weekly pay, health & wellness coverage, 401k with match, tuition assistance, PTO, associate discounts, and development opportunities. Earn more through performance, promotions, and referrals. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring.
Locations
- Ottawa, Illinois, United States
Salary
38,000 - 48,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Warehouse Operationsintermediate
- Order Picking & Packingintermediate
- Forklift & Cherry Picker Operationintermediate
- Inventory Scanning & WMSintermediate
- Physical Lifting up to 50lbsintermediate
- Team Collaborationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred (experience)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks (experience)
- Comfortable with 10-12 hour shifts standing/walking (experience)
- Willing to operate powered industrial equipment with training (experience)
- Passion for pets and people (experience)
- Work in varying temperatures and noise levels (experience)
Responsibilities
- Pick and pack store-specific products into totes and onto conveyors
- Stock products into modules or reserve locations using cherry pickers
- Receive and unload trailers, scan inventory, sort pallets
- Load trailers accurately to optimize capacity
- Follow safety procedures and use automated warehouse management systems
Benefits
- general: Weekly pay with 6 step increases in first 24 months
- general: Pay-for-performance up to $4/hour extra
- general: 3-4 day work weeks with shift differentials
- general: Health & wellness benefits, 401k match, tuition assistance
- general: Referral bonuses up to $2000 + paid days off
- general: PTO, associate discounts, career development
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Distribution Warehouse Associate - Morning Shift - Careers at PetSmart
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Distribution Warehouse Associate - Morning Shift - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our people. Join our Distribution Center team in Ottawa, Illinois, and be part of an energetic environment where your hard work fuels joyful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy 3-4 day work weeks, rapid pay growth with 6 automatic increases in your first 24 months, and pay-for-performance bonuses up to $4 extra per hour. With referral bonuses up to $2000 and career pathing, we invest in your success.
Role Overview
As a full-time Distribution Warehouse Associate on the Morning Shift (Monday-Thursday, 5am-3:30pm), you'll rotate through dynamic roles in our fast-paced warehouse. Leverage provided training on powered equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers. Thrive in a goal-driven culture with team bonuses and shift differentials.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick and pack products accurately using automated WMS into totes and conveyors.
- Stock modules and reserve locations with handpicked items via cherry pickers.
- Unload trailers, scan inventory, and sort mixed SKU pallets.
- Load trailers efficiently to maximize capacity and ensure order accuracy.
- Maintain safety standards in varying temperatures and noise levels.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level opportunity requiring passion for pets, basic instruction-following, and physical stamina to bend, lift 50lbs, and stand for 10-12 hours. High school diploma preferred. No prior experience needed—training provided for equipment operation.
Benefits
Weekly pay, health & wellness coverage, 401k with match, tuition assistance, PTO, associate discounts, and development opportunities. Earn more through performance, promotions, and referrals. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring.
Locations
- Ottawa, Illinois, United States
Salary
38,000 - 48,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Warehouse Operationsintermediate
- Order Picking & Packingintermediate
- Forklift & Cherry Picker Operationintermediate
- Inventory Scanning & WMSintermediate
- Physical Lifting up to 50lbsintermediate
- Team Collaborationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred (experience)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks (experience)
- Comfortable with 10-12 hour shifts standing/walking (experience)
- Willing to operate powered industrial equipment with training (experience)
- Passion for pets and people (experience)
- Work in varying temperatures and noise levels (experience)
Responsibilities
- Pick and pack store-specific products into totes and onto conveyors
- Stock products into modules or reserve locations using cherry pickers
- Receive and unload trailers, scan inventory, sort pallets
- Load trailers accurately to optimize capacity
- Follow safety procedures and use automated warehouse management systems
Benefits
- general: Weekly pay with 6 step increases in first 24 months
- general: Pay-for-performance up to $4/hour extra
- general: 3-4 day work weeks with shift differentials
- general: Health & wellness benefits, 401k match, tuition assistance
- general: Referral bonuses up to $2000 + paid days off
- general: PTO, associate discounts, career development
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