We are vibrant pet supply store in Portland with a strong focus on holistic pet nutrition - and we are currently seeking to add a new team member. If you are passionate about dogs & cats and are looking for a career in pet nutrition, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for individuals who possess common sense, deductive skills, punctuality, and are reliable with genuine energy. We are looking for long-term team members with passion for helping animals and who love being a part of a community. Our customers are wonderful and look to us to help them make the best food choices for their furry family members. We go above and beyond for our customers and their fur-kids - all of our team members must have exemplary customer service skills and caring hearts.
Requirements:
Must love dogs & cats
At least 1 year prior retail and/or customer service experience
(big plus if in the veterinary/pet/animal industry)
Genuine interest in learning about pet nutrition
(big plus if you are educated in raw feeding but if not, we can teach you!)
Must be able to function independently, make sound decisions, possess the ability to retain information, and apply information effectively
Ability to initiate and carry on conversations with customers with ease
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to work well with other pack members while having fun
Ability to take initiative and think outside the box
Must be able to prioritize projects and manage multiple tasks
Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends & holidays
Have reliable transportation
This position is for 30-34 hours/5 days/week, with room for increased hours after training.
Lots of opportunity to grow with us!
We are not looking for temporary summertime help. We are looking to invest in someone who is interested in longterm employment and partnership.
Benefits include wholesale pet supplies for PT employees and fabulous coworkers!
FT employees are eligible after 60 days for Employee Feeding Programs (free raw pet food) and Health Insurance after 90 days.
If this matches your talents, desires, and schedule, we want to talk to you! Please attach your resume and the reasons you would be the perfect fit for this position. Applications without both of these requirements will not be considered.