Overview
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We0re focused on purpose-driven work and strongly believe what0s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the maintenance and inventory across the entire Pet Care Center.
- Ensure merchandise is properly stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
- Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
- Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
- Have a strong interest in animal welfare and support animal care procedures to maintain pet health.
- Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role.
- Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
- Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Evaluate guest inquiries and refer to the Leader on Duty as needed.
Other Essential Duties
- UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You are the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Locations. Use the behaviors within our Sales Model to identify and solve guest needs.
- CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. Maintain safety protocols; the safety of partners, guests and pets is our top priority.
- BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Be a great teammate to support health and wellness needs of pets.
- ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER. Opportunities to participate in developmental programs to support growth throughout your career.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma (or GED) or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in mathematics and above-average communication skills; professional appearance and demeanor; genuine interest in animals and their care.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for interactions with the public and partners/leaders in the store.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), demonstrate proficiency in mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
- None
Work Environment
The majority of duties are indoors. Some tasks involve merchandise receiving and stock balancing, requiring occasional movement of items. This role may require bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Pay ranges: $16.00 - $22.00. Starting Rate: $16.50 per hour. Actual pay rates depend on position, location, experience, and applicable laws. For details on Petco Total Rewards, see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits