Entry Stocker-Ames | Hiring

Position in Ames, IA

Role Essentials

• Role in Ames: Stocker
• Hiring Organization: Petco
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Based in: Ames, IA (a vibrant local hub)
• This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Petco team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Rewards

• Salary: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $35.4k/Year)
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Impactful work with supportive local leadership.

Position Scope

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Merchandising.

Fuel the Health and Happiness of Pets

About Petco

As a leading health and wellness company for pets, Petco is dedicated to bringing incredible, high-quality nutrition, habitats, and supplies to our pet parents. To make that happen, our backroom operations must be flawless and incredibly strong. The Stocker (Merchandise Operations Associate) is the powerhouse that gets heavy bags of food and supplies from the truck to the floor. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Petco, you are joining an environment built on teamwork and a deep love for animals.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and highly focused individuals to join our daily backroom crew. As a Stocker, you will be responsible for packing out freight, focusing heavily on our massive food, litter, and hardgoods departments. You will serve as the logistical heartbeat of the store, delivering the signature abundance that sets Petco apart in the pet retail industry. This is an active role perfect for those who love staying on their feet and organizing inventory.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Freight Processing: Unload heavy boxes of canned food, 40-pound bags of kibble, and cat litter from delivery trucks, safely stacking them on pallets.
• Sales Floor Merchandising: Push U-boats out to the sales floor, efficiently stocking the food aisles by brand and ensuring older inventory is rotated to the front (FIFO).
• Display Building: Construct promotional endcaps for new toys, seasonal apparel, and treats according to the corporate planogram.
• Store Recovery: Break down massive amounts of cardboard, operate the industrial baler safely, and keep the backroom clear of trip hazards.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your heavy lifting and speed are supported by a comprehensive rewards package:

• Salary: Competitive base pay of $15.50 to $18.50 per hour.
• Store Discounts: Enjoy a generous employee discount on pet food, supplies, and grooming services to keep your own pets happy.
• Consistent Shifts: Early morning processing shifts that allow for a predictable schedule.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (for baler and equipment operation).
• No prior logistics or retail experience required—we will train you on safe lifting and processing methods completely.
• Must possess an upbeat attitude, a willingness to work as a fast-paced team, and a strong work ethic.
• Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds throughout the shift.