Immediate Opening in Newark for a Stocker | Hiring

Role Based in Newark

Primary Details

• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Status: New Newark listing (actively interviewing).
• Hiring Organization: PetSmart
• Compensation: $16-$19/Hour (approx. $37.4k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Project-based work with clear objectives.
• Based in: Newark, NJ (a vibrant local hub)
• Job Title: Stocker (Gig/Contract)
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Newark.
• This Newark-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our PetSmart team in Newark, NJ is growing.
• Benefit from working in Newark, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Fuel the Health and Happiness of Pets

About PetSmart

As the leading specialty pet retailer, PetSmart is dedicated to ensuring pet parents have everything they need to enrich their pets' lives. Our stores feature heavy bags of nutrition, massive aquariums, and seasonal items that arrive weekly. The Stocker is the careful, hidden force behind our fully merchandised, visually stunning sales floor. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with us, you are joining a logistics-focused team that safely handles incredible merchandise while the store is closed.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking physically strong, incredibly efficient, and team-oriented individuals to join our night crew. As a Stocker, you will be responsible for unloading trailers and packing out heavy pet food, litter, and hardgoods. You will serve as the logistical backbone, delivering the signature visual abundance that sets PetSmart apart in the pet retail industry. This is a highly physical role perfect for night owls, offering premium pay to reward your dedication.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Heavy Lifting: Safely offload and stack 40 to 50-pound bags of dog food, cat litter, and large crates onto pallets and rolling U-boats.
• Aisle Merchandising: Work as a coordinated team to pack out the aisles quickly, utilizing handheld scanners for inventory accuracy and ensuring First-In-First-Out rotation for perishables.
• Visual Setup: Follow basic corporate planograms to arrange endcaps, pet beds, and seasonal toys attractively on the shelves.
• Store Recovery: Break down massive amounts of cardboard, operating the industrial baler safely and leaving the aisles completely clear for morning shoppers.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

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

• Salary: Competitive base pay PLUS an overnight shift differential (Estimated total: $16.50 to $19.50 per hour).
• Store Discounts: Enjoy a generous employee discount to use on food and supplies for your own pets.
• Retirement Planning: Access to an incredible 401(k) program with generous corporate matching.
• 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 (due to industrial equipment operation).
• No prior logistics or retail experience required—we will train you on safe handling and lifting completely.
• Must possess overnight availability, a reliable internal clock, and an incredibly strong work ethic.
• Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds throughout the night shift.