Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)

Pet Supplies Plus • Chicago, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all! Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 750 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly. Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time
• Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states)
• Candidates must be 16 years or older

Responsibilities

• Stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for a terrier that likes to chew
• Review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent
• Fit a squirming dachshund with the perfect harness
• Educate a sixth grader on bird ownership
• Stock shelves and ring up neighbors’ purchases
• Feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy
• Engage with our neighbors and smile in the face of puppy breath
• Process neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency
• Provide Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers
• Safely unload our delivery trucks using the proper equipment
• Stock shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats
• Carry bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars
• Provide care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals
• Answer neighbor’s questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet
• Support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed

Benefits

• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules
• Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
• Promotion From Within Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees