Distribution Warehouse Material Handler

About Life At Pet Smart

At Pet Smart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

We are hiring full‑time associates for a variety of shifts. Pet Smart offers four 10‑hour weekday shifts and three 12‑hour weekend shifts. Shift differential pay may apply and varies by location.

• Morning Shift Monday – Thursday 5am – 3:30pm
• Afternoon/Evening shift Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2:30am
• Weekend Shift Friday – Sunday 5am – 5:30pm
• Shift differential pay may apply, depending on location.

• Paid weekly
• 3‑ and 4‑day work weeks
• Health & Wellness benefits
• Shift differentials
• Pay for performance
• Referral bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts
• Paid time off
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities
• Step increases – six pay increases over the first 24 months
• Earn quarterly bonuses based on individual goals and distribution performance
• Pay increases with promotions
• Associate Referral Bonus Program – up to $2,000 and four paid discretionary days

This role supports the operations team by ensuring the quality and organization of materials in the distribution center.

• Operate Reach Truck to gather, move, and stack pallets to support an efficient and smooth operation.
• Operate Dock Stocker to unload, sort, and track all salvage returns from stores.
• Unload and lay down pallets in reusable condition for order fill processing.
• Move and stack recyclables to support an efficient and smooth operation.
• Remove corrugate, plastic, and debris from breeze ways containers, bins, gay lords, receptacles, docks, and bags to a level that allows additional items to be placed without spillage or run‑over.

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Follow basic instructions and procedures and respond to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie‑talkie.
• Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting, and/or walking for an entire shift (10–12 hours).
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, stand‑ups, dock stocker, and pushcarts. Proper training and safety standards are provided.
• Work in various temperatures and noise levels.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law). The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

Pet Smart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pet Smart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.