Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)

Pet Supplies Plus•Town of Amherst, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus, you are passionate about people and their pets, providing exceptional, neighborly service. This involves assisting neighbors with product selection, reviewing food labels, fitting harnesses, and educating them on pet ownership. You will also be responsible for stocking shelves, processing purchases, feeding pets, and ensuring their habitats are clean. The role may specialize in areas such as Cashier, Stocker, or Pet Care. Pet Supplies Plus aims to make it easier for customers to access quality pet products, with over 750 locations across 44 states. Stores feature a streamlined design for easy navigation through a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods, and pet services. The company prides itself on friendly, knowledgeable staff who engage with pet owners and provide enjoyable store experiences. Pet Supplies Plus is recognized for its performance, ranking No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time
Support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed
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)
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 neighbors and smile in the face of puppy breath
Process neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency (Cashier)
Provide Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers (Cashier)
Safely unload our delivery trucks using the proper equipment (Stocker)
Stock shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats (Stocker)
Carry bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars (Stocker)
Provide care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals (Pet Care)
Answer neighbor’s questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet (Pet Care)