Warehouse Worker II - 1st Shift
Petco - BRASELTON, Georgia
Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.
From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.
Position Purpose:
Facilitate the timely and accurate preparation of merchandise to be shipped to the PETCO stores by receiving, moving and stocking warehouse goods. This job is composed of several tasks that are generally routine in nature and are repeated several times during the course of the day. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.
Essential Job Functions:
Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:
- Operate forklift equipment including pallet jacks, standup lifts and turret trucks.
- Repetitively lift merchandise up to 50 pounds.
- May use hand-held computer to scan merchandise bar codes
- May operate computerized pick-module
Supervisory Responsibility:
Although this position generally does not entail supervising other employees, management may on occasion delegate additional responsibility to include providing functional guidance to others.
Work Environment:
In addition to extensive bending, carrying, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds routinely), and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors at one location. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational background of an applicant to this position is a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). A qualified applicant will also display basic math proficiency. Forklift certification or ability to be certified is required.
Posted: 30+ days ago
About Petco
With more than 50 years of service to pet parents, Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that focuses on nurturing powerful relationships between people and pets. We do this by providing the products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets... more
