{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b4ff83e8bcc84fbda47097c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b4ff83e8bcc84fbda47097c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b4ff83e8bcc84fbda47097c6","title":"Distribution Warehouse Material Handler","description":"Distribution Warehouse Material Handler\nAbout Life at PetSmart\nAt PetSmart, 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.\nOur Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for a variety of shifts. PetSmart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts, or three 12-hour weekend shifts. Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay . Below is an example of shifts within the Distribution Center:\nMorning Shift is Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm\nAfternoon/Evening shift is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am\nWeekend Shift is Friday - Sunday 5am - 5:30pm\nBenefits that benefit you\nPaid weekly\n3 and 4-day work weeks\nHealth & Wellness Benefits\nShift Differentials\nPay for Performance\nReferral bonus\n401k plan with company match\nTuition assistance\nAssociate discounts\nPaid time off\nCareer pathing\nDevelopment opportunities\nLearn more, earn more!\nHere at PetSmart, we put YOU in charge of your paycheck and career! We’re proud to foster a goal-driven environment where your hard work and results are recognized and rewarded.\nStep increases: We value your continued growth and development and offer six pay increases over your first 24 months!\nWe believe associates do most of their learning and development during the first 2 years of service; therefore, we have a seven-step pay program during this time. This includes 6 automatic wage increases after your starting pay rate: 4 in the first year of service and 2 more in your second year.\nEarn quarterly bonuses based on individual goals and distribution performance\nPay increases with promotions\nRecommend your friends and family and earn up to $2,000 & four paid discretionary days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program\nThe impact you will make\nIn our Distribution Centers, our goal is to get products to our pet parents as efficiently as possible. The Distribution Warehouse Material Handler plays a vital role in distribution center operations. This role supports the operations team by ensuring the quality and organization of materials.\nMaterial Organization\nOperates Reach Truck to gather, move and stack pallets to support an efficient and smooth operation.\nOperates Dock Stocker to unload, sort, and track all salvage returns from stores.\nUnload and lay down of pallets in reusable condition for order fill processing.\nMaterial Recycling\nMove and stack recyclables to support an efficient and smooth operation.\nRemove corrugate, plastic, and debris from breeze ways containers, bins, gay lords, receptacles, docks, and bags to a level that additional items can be placed in these areas without spillage and run over.\nWhat we're looking for\nPassion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred\nApply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie\nAbility to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds\nComfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours\nWilling and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts *proper training and safety standards are provided\nWork in various temperatures and noise levels\nDo what you love\nWe are delighted you are interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We are excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!\n\nPetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nPetSmart 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.\n*This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.\nThis job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/\nApplicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)\nThe employer will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.\nFor applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law","company":"PetSmart","rawCompany":"petsmart","city":"Bloomington","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T13:57:22.250Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7065.00","title":"Stockers and Order Fillers","slug":"stockers-and-order-fillers"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"459910","title":"Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers","slug":"pet-and-pet-supplies-retailers"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Distribution Warehouse Material Handler","description":"Distribution Warehouse Material Handler\nAbout Life at PetSmart\nAt PetSmart, 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.\nOur Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for a variety of shifts. PetSmart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts, or three 12-hour weekend shifts. Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay . Below is an example of shifts within the Distribution Center:\nMorning Shift is Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm\nAfternoon/Evening shift is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am\nWeekend Shift is Friday - Sunday 5am - 5:30pm\nBenefits that benefit you\nPaid weekly\n3 and 4-day work weeks\nHealth & Wellness Benefits\nShift Differentials\nPay for Performance\nReferral bonus\n401k plan with company match\nTuition assistance\nAssociate discounts\nPaid time off\nCareer pathing\nDevelopment opportunities\nLearn more, earn more!\nHere at PetSmart, we put YOU in charge of your paycheck and career! We’re proud to foster a goal-driven environment where your hard work and results are recognized and rewarded.\nStep increases: We value your continued growth and development and offer six pay increases over your first 24 months!\nWe believe associates do most of their learning and development during the first 2 years of service; therefore, we have a seven-step pay program during this time. This includes 6 automatic wage increases after your starting pay rate: 4 in the first year of service and 2 more in your second year.\nEarn quarterly bonuses based on individual goals and distribution performance\nPay increases with promotions\nRecommend your friends and family and earn up to $2,000 & four paid discretionary days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program\nThe impact you will make\nIn our Distribution Centers, our goal is to get products to our pet parents as efficiently as possible. The Distribution Warehouse Material Handler plays a vital role in distribution center operations. This role supports the operations team by ensuring the quality and organization of materials.\nMaterial Organization\nOperates Reach Truck to gather, move and stack pallets to support an efficient and smooth operation.\nOperates Dock Stocker to unload, sort, and track all salvage returns from stores.\nUnload and lay down of pallets in reusable condition for order fill processing.\nMaterial Recycling\nMove and stack recyclables to support an efficient and smooth operation.\nRemove corrugate, plastic, and debris from breeze ways containers, bins, gay lords, receptacles, docks, and bags to a level that additional items can be placed in these areas without spillage and run over.\nWhat we're looking for\nPassion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred\nApply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie\nAbility to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds\nComfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours\nWilling and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts *proper training and safety standards are provided\nWork in various temperatures and noise levels\nDo what you love\nWe are delighted you are interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We are excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!\n\nPetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nPetSmart 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.\n*This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.\nThis job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. 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