Cage Washer Operator - Evening Shift (15 : 00 To 23 : 15)

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cage Washer Operator to join their Toxicology team in Sherbrooke. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on animal wellbeing by ensuring the highest cleaning standards are maintained. With a focus on safety and hygiene, you'll be responsible for operating cage washer machines and performing essential maintenance. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, benefits covering health and dental premiums, and opportunities for career development. If you're organized, self-driven, and ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation and personal days

Competitive benefits covering up to 85% of health & dental premiums

Savings and retirement programs with employer contributions

Comprehensive onboarding and career development opportunities

Access to health professionals via telemedicine

On-site free gym

Qualifications

• Ability to work physically and perform tasks related to animal care.
• Organized and self-driven individual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform daily checks on cage washer machines.
• Clean all types of animal housing and accessories.

Skills

Organized

Self-driven

Physical ability to lift up to 20 kg

Understanding of written English

Education

High school diploma (DES) or equivalent experience

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Cage Washer Operator – Evening shift 15:00 to 23:15

As a Cage Washer Operator for our Toxicology team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible for ensuring the equipment used to maintain the animals’ living conditions is cleaned according to the highest wellbeing standards in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operating and performing daily checks on cage washer machines.
2. Monitoring the use of soaps and the needs of the cage washers.
3. Cleaning all types of animal housing and accessories (cages, toys, bowls, water bottles, etc.).
4. Performing basic maintenance on all cages and accessories to ensure safety for the animals.

Qualifications

We will train you in the following if you possess the qualifications below:

1. Organized and self-driven.
2. Ability to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
3. Understanding of written English.
4. High school diploma (DES) or equivalent experience.

Please note: Upon hiring, an annual tuberculosis test will be required at the company’s expense.

Role Specific Information

• Location: Accessible via Sherbrooke’s public transit; free parking; electric vehicle charging station.
• Pay: Starting at $17.75/hr.
• Schedule: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week). Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.
• Shift: Evening, Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 23:15, with a bonus of $2.50/hour after 15:00.

Why Charles River?

• 3 weeks’ vacation and personal days.
• Competitive benefits, covering up to 85% of health & dental premiums.
• Savings and retirement programs with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive onboarding and career development opportunities.
• Access to health professionals via telemedicine.
• On-site free gym.

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