Control Desk Clerk

Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.

Position Purpose:
Coordinate the order processing and replenishment stocking functions, ensuring proper shipment of smaller quantity items to Petco stores. Provides daily, functional guidance and instruction to Pickers in the small item zones and carousel area. This job is composed of a variety of specialized tasks that are similar in nature. Though general operating procedures covers most tasks, questions are referred to the supervisor as needed. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.

Essential Job Functions:
Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:

• Incumbents may work in one of the following departments in a clerical capacity: Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, or Warehouse and may perform any of the duties listed herein.
• Set-up and maintain documentation process for daily outbound deliveries and inbound receiving log, verifying merchandise received matches purchase orders.
• Complete damaged merchandise/discrepancy paperwork and prepare damaged merchandise for transfer to RTV.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and adjusted stock counts to ensure the accuracy with which supplies are stocked in the warehouse and run daily inventory, productivity and analysis reports for distribution among management staff.
• Audit pallets picked to measure accuracy.
• Maintain Warehouse Librarian computer database and use it to research and identify product number, obtain SKU number and locate merchandise within the warehouse.
• Using schedule completed by Supervisor, dispatch all outgoing trucks to Distribution Centers and Petco stores. When necessary, contact outside vendors to arrange for additional drivers or trailers to deliver merchandise.
• Observe and promote established safety procedures and maintain a clean warehouse environment.
• Efficiently create complex documents and/or reports using spreadsheet software.
• Type correspondence and/or documents using WordPerfect software.
• Efficiently enter data via 10-key by touch.
• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all contacts inside and outside the Company.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Will provide daily, functional guidance to other employees, including assignment delegation, and instruction. In addition, the supervisor may solicit input towards the performance evaluations of co-workers.

Work Environment:
The duties of this position are performed in a warehouse environment the nature of which entails exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and/or noise. The majority of job duties are performed indoors, where the risk of injury should not be overlooked.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Not currently on any type of disciplinary action
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Strong math and communication skills
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a maintenance technician is required and familiarity with forklifts, warehouse and material handling equipment is preferred.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic math proficiency and a working knowledge of computer fundamentals are also required.
• Six months to one year of previous clerical experience is preferred, to include 10-Key by touch and basic office support duties.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize daily duties based on departmental and business needs