Distribution Warehouse Material Handler Id-4932

Job Description

Distribution Warehouse Material Handler

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. Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay. Below is an example of shifts within the DC:

1st Shift is Monday - Thursday from 5am - 3:30pm

2nd shift is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am

3rd Shift is Friday - Sunday from 5am - 5:30pm

Benefits that benefit you



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 six pay increases over your first 24 months!
    • We believe associates do most 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.
  • Earn quarterly bonuses based on individual goals and distribution performance
  • Pay increases with promotions
  • Recommend your friends and family and earn up to $2,000 & four paid discretionary days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program



The impact you will make

In our Distribution Centers, our goal is to get products to our pet parents as efficiently as possible. The Distribution Warehouse Material Handler plays a vital role in distribution center operations. This role supports the operations team by ensuring the quality and organization of materials.

Material Organization

  • Operates Reach Truck to gather, move and stack pallets to support an efficient and smooth operation.
  • Operates Dock Stocker to unload, sort, and track all salvage returns from stores.
  • Unload and lay down of pallets in reusable condition for order fill processing.



Material Recycling

  • Move and stack recyclables to support an efficient and smooth operation.
  • Remove corrugate, plastic, and debris from breeze ways containers, bins, gay lords, receptacles, docks, and bags to a level that additional items can be placed in these areas without spillage and run over.



What we are looking for

  • Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie
  • 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 supplied a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to. Exact rate of pay will be based on position and experience level. 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.

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