Bather

Hollywood Feed•Oakland, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bather at Hollywood Feed plays an important role in creating a positive, comfortable grooming experience for our customers and their pets. The Bather is responsible for bathing, drying, and preparing pets for grooming services while always ensuring their safety and well-being. Bathers help maintain a clean, organized grooming environment, communicate professionally with pet parents, and follow Hollywood Feed’s high standards of cleanliness, safety, and animal handling all while upholding Hollywood Feeds first policy “Do what is right by the customer.”

Requirements

Ability to handle clippers, shears, and scissors.
Commitment to animals and their owners is vital at Hollywood Feed.
Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
Proven sales and customer service abilities.
Knowledge of store products or ability to learn quickly.
Ability to operate or learn the point-of-sale system.
Valid driver's license with at least 2 years' driving experience (including learner's permit period).
Must be 18 or older.
Physically able to lift dogs of varying weights to bathe and groom them.
Physically able to continuously bend or kneel to place dogs in kennels or brush larger dogs while they are standing on the floor.
Able to lift 50 lbs. overhead and stock shelves repeatedly.
Can bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist frequently.
Able to stand and walk for 8–10 hours.
Can climb ladders often to access products.
Meet Safe Driving Policy and willing to drive company delivery vehicle.

Responsibilities

Wash and dry pets by using appropriate kennel dryer standards.
Disinfect pet tubs when finished including front & sides.
Clean mats and hang them in the bathtub.
Fill shampoo and conditioner tanks.
Wash, dry and fold laundry.
Clean any kennels used by pets.
Mop and squeegee behind and under kennel dryers.
Empty garbage and clean can.
Wipe down all gallons of shampoo and rinse shelves.
Clean windows, towel racks, and dryer cabinets.
Greet and assist customers.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of store products to effectively address the needs of both pets and customers.
Maintain open and respectful communication with customers, supervisors and team members.
Work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
Unload and stock deliveries.
Obtain proficiency in operating the Hollywood Feed point-of-sales system, including: Opening and closing registers. Creating customer accounts. Processing customer transactions. Performing inventory management tasks such as cycle counts.
Participate in all scheduled Hollywood Feed educational sessions.
Complete routine weekly store maintenance, including restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, setting up displays, updating prices, and related duties.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.