Store Team Member - Cashier/Stocker Animal Care

Did you know bearded dragons grow up to 2 feet long? Or that the average life span for an umbrella cockatoo is 50 years? Our Team Members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

We are hiring for a new independently owned and operated Pet Supplies Plus location. The store is set to open at the end of September and we are bringing people onboard early to start with the store set up process at the end of August.

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus - South Austin, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will

• 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

…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you awesome? No, you are more than that. You’re PAWsome!
A Pet Supplies Plus - South Austin Store Team Member will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:
Cashier

• Processing neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers.

Stocker

• Safely unloading our delivery trucks using the proper equipment.
• Stocking shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats.
• Carrying bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors’ cars.

Pet Care

• Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals.
• Answering neighbor’s questions on Animal Care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet.

The Store Team Member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs. PAWsome Store Team Member candidates will: * 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) and be 16 years or older.
• Some positions will be offered on a temporary basis to assist us through store set-up from Late August through Late September. There will be opportunities to convert to full or part-time employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person