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WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I - RETAIL, SEASONAL

CompanyAlaska Mill and Feed
LocationAnchorage
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
About The Company
From our humble beginnings over 60 years ago, Alaska Garden & Pet Supply and Alaska Mill Feed and Garden Center has steadily grown into a local company that employs 60 employees. We strive to offer exceptional service, fair prices and an overall good experience for every customer on every visit. These are the core values established by our founders, the Donatello Family. Alaska Garden & Pet Supply currently operates a garden and pet wholesale distribution business; manufacturing facilities for animal feed, fertilizer, ice melt, wild bird seed; and the Alaska Mill & Feed retail store. The Company’s strong emphasis on customer service, quality products (many of which are made in Alaska by Alaska Garden & Pet Supply), and competitive prices have helped cultivate the family-owned business from a very small beginning in one man’s garage to a large, local company that employs over sixty people. We are proud to serve the entire State of Alaska and to be trusted by pet and garden lovers for over 60 years. As of 2016, we are proud to now be employee owned. Alaska Mill Feed and Garden Center is over 10,000-square-feet of retail store space offering the best selection of premium pet food, supplies, treats, toys, beds, pet supplements, and much more. In addition, our store features unique gifts, a wild bird center, a complete garden center, and housewares. Seasonally, we feature pumpkins and fresh cut Christmas trees.
About the Role

Description

Founded in 1950, Alaska Mill & Feed has proudly served Alaska’s farmers, ranchers, and pet owners for decades, delivering high-quality feed products and supplies to communities across the state. We are a locally focused manufacturing & distribution team that values teamwork, craftsmanship and reliability.


This role requires you to show initiative while performing basic stocking and cleaning functions, aid customers in finding products, and carry out orders to customer vehicles. You will acquire knowledge about products: gardening, pet and animal needs to be able to make recommendations. Customers regularly rely on team members for insights which often prove crucial to purchase decisions.


 JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist customers with merchandise.
  • Work safely and efficiently to provide excellent customer service.
  • Organize and rotate stock. 
  • Keep store equipment and supplies organized and maintained consistently with safety and cleanliness requirements.
  • Learn and maintain product knowledge.
  • Clean and maintain fixtures, displays, shelves and aisles.
  • Repackage and label product as needed.
  • Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
  • Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to work a flexible shift that includes weekends.
  • Experience in warehouse practices is preferred. Must be organized and able to prioritize work.
  • The successful applicant will have excellent customer service skills and previous customer service experience.
  • Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
  • Physical ability to lift 50-70 lbs, climb ladders frequently, walk and stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use hands, arms, and shoulders to reach and move products and materials.
  • Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and in a dusty environment.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check as a condition of employment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Forklift experience

  

SCHEDULE 

This is a seasonal position with up to 40 hours per week available. Retail staff are scheduled within store hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Candidates must have flexible availability and be willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, based on business needs.  


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$19.00 per hour, Sick Pay, & Employee Discounts 


Key Skills
StockingCleaningCustomer AssistanceProduct KnowledgeOrganizationStock RotationFeedback ReceptionAdaptabilityCollaborationCommunicationPunctualityReliabilityPrioritizationCustomer ServiceLifting
Categories
RetailLogisticsCustomer Service & SupportTrades
Benefits
Sick PayEmployee Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role involves performing basic stocking and cleaning functions, assisting customers in finding products, and carrying out orders to customer vehicles. Associates must also acquire product knowledge in gardening, pet, and animal needs to provide crucial insights for customer purchase decisions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
18
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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