PetSmart

DC Fish Lab Technician - DC22 Bethel, PA

PetSmart  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Team

Our distribution centers are home to a dedicated team of associates, all working toward the same purpose: delivering our innovative products and solutions to pet parents across the country. Whatever role you choose within the distribution team, you’ll also discover fulfilling ways to achieve your goals. From the resources you need to grow your career to a fun, fast-paced work environment, we offer the whole package – and then some.

About the Location

Onsite Position:

This position is considered to be Fully Onsite, work is to be done onsite at a PetSmart location (Phoenix Home Office, PetSmart stores, Merchandise Development Center, Distribution Centers or another PetSmart site).

Additional Job Considerations

  • Job Responsibilities
  • Manages the health of aquatic animals. Performs water quality testing, fish system maintenance, fish health diagnostic testing and formulates/administers medication. Performs cycle counts.
  • Uses knowledge of operations, methods and prior experience to solve problems and/or recommend solutions.
  • Performs daily work assignments while demonstrating the behaviors that support PetSmart's success: Productivity, Quality, Reliability, Safety, and adherence to our Values.

About the Culture

About Life at PetSmart

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams, and challenge each other to be the best they can be.

Benefits that benefit you

  • Paid weekly
  • 3 and 4-day work weeks
  • Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Shift Differentials
  • Pay for Performance
  • Referral bonus
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Associate discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Career pathing
  • Development opportunities

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s of Science degree (biology, chemistry, or natural science) is preferred, but not required. Requires ability to think critically as related to assignment. Requires proficiency typically obtained with 3+ years experience in an aquatics environment. Must have an in-depth knowledge of fresh water fish and be able to visually identify numerous species. Experience as a Pet Care Manager would be helpful for this position. May need to provide additional support for shifts other than assigned shift, requiring flexible work hours as needed.

  • Apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie
  • Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours
  • Willing 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
  • Work in various temperatures and noise levels

Do what you love

We 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!

This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role.

PetSmart

About PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’ll do Anything for Pets. ❤️🐾 And the people who love them! Because we’re those people, too. Pets inspire and motivate us to bring our best selves to work each day. Our associates are devoted to ensuring that pets’ lives are happy and healthy. So, naturally, we’re devoted to ensuring that PetSmart is a happy and healthy workplace, too. Whether based in a store, salon, PetsHotel, distribution center, or at our home office, you’ll find yourself inspired and empowered to go further, reach higher, and make the most out of your #LifeAtPetSmart.

As the largest specialty retailer in North America, we’re proud to employ approximately 50,000 associates across 1,660+ stores, seven distribution centers, and two home offices. Through our work with PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities of Canada®, we’ve helped 11 million pets find their forever homes, donated over $500+ million in grants to make a difference, and earned the title of the leading funder for animal welfare.

PetSmart takes data privacy very seriously, so please be aware that PetSmart will never ask for personal information, such as a driver’s license number or financial information before a candidate accepts an employment offer. Candidates will be asked to provide a social security number in the job application via PetSmart’s secured applicant tracking system, which can be accessed only via www.careers.petsmart.com. Candidates will never be asked to provide any of this information via e-mail.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
1987
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