Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekends - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekends - 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 meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy a goal-driven culture with rapid growth opportunities, including 6 pay increases in your first 24 months and pay-for-performance bonuses up to $4/hour extra.
Role Overview
As a full-time Distribution Warehouse Associate on the Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday, 5am-5:30pm), you'll thrive in a fast-paced warehouse handling pet products. Rotate through roles like picker, packer, stocker, receiver, and loader. Benefit from 3-day work weeks, shift differentials, and comprehensive training on powered equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick store-specific products from modules into totes and conveyors; pack and palletize larger items.
- Stock handpicked products into designated modules or reserve areas using cherry pickers.
- Unload trailers, scan products into inventory, and sort mixed SKU pallets for replenishment.
- Load trailers with precision to maximize capacity and ensure accuracy.
- Maintain safety standards while operating in various temperatures and noise levels.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level role requiring passion for pets and people. Preferred: high school diploma. Essential: ability to lift 50lbs, bend, twist, and stand/walk 10-12 hours per shift. Comfort with basic instructions, mechanical equipment (training provided), and teamwork. No prior experience needed—we invest in your development.
Benefits
Paid weekly, 401k with match, health coverage, PTO, tuition assistance, associate discounts. Plus referral bonuses up to $2000, team bonuses, and clear career pathing. 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)
- Work in varying temperatures and noise levels (experience)
- Passion for pets and career growth (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 SKUs
- 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 - Weekends - Careers at PetSmart
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Distribution Warehouse Associate - Weekends - 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 meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy a goal-driven culture with rapid growth opportunities, including 6 pay increases in your first 24 months and pay-for-performance bonuses up to $4/hour extra.
Role Overview
As a full-time Distribution Warehouse Associate on the Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday, 5am-5:30pm), you'll thrive in a fast-paced warehouse handling pet products. Rotate through roles like picker, packer, stocker, receiver, and loader. Benefit from 3-day work weeks, shift differentials, and comprehensive training on powered equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick store-specific products from modules into totes and conveyors; pack and palletize larger items.
- Stock handpicked products into designated modules or reserve areas using cherry pickers.
- Unload trailers, scan products into inventory, and sort mixed SKU pallets for replenishment.
- Load trailers with precision to maximize capacity and ensure accuracy.
- Maintain safety standards while operating in various temperatures and noise levels.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level role requiring passion for pets and people. Preferred: high school diploma. Essential: ability to lift 50lbs, bend, twist, and stand/walk 10-12 hours per shift. Comfort with basic instructions, mechanical equipment (training provided), and teamwork. No prior experience needed—we invest in your development.
Benefits
Paid weekly, 401k with match, health coverage, PTO, tuition assistance, associate discounts. Plus referral bonuses up to $2000, team bonuses, and clear career pathing. 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)
- Work in varying temperatures and noise levels (experience)
- Passion for pets and career growth (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 SKUs
- 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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