External Pet Caretaker-CONTRACTOR

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in the USA is seeking local candidates for a contract role based in Saint Joseph, MO. The position involves pet care and sanitation of the PetCare buildings, with assignments to dog or cat departments and on-site work daily.

The role is a 12-month contract with potential renewal, paying $16.50 per hour, on a schedule of four 10-hour shifts (6 AM–5:30 PM). Local candidates preferred and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Able to work part time; including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills
• Computer literacy
• Some Animal Handling Or Grooming Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities
• Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
• Perform limited grooming as necessary
• Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets
• Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs
• Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace

Skills

Animal handling

Grooming

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Job description

This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé in the USA.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is a contract position, 12 months with the potential for renewal*

Applicants must be local to Saint Joseph Mo

This position is responsible for performing the necessary work related to the care of the pets and sanitation of the PetCare buildings under general supervision. Pet Experience is preferred.Positions will be assigned to either our dog or cat department. Position is located in St. Joseph, MO facility- must be onsite each day/local candidates preferred.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $16.50/hour. Please note that the pay rate provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

SCHEDULE:

Four 10-hour shifts

Sunday- Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday

Hours are between 6 AM – 5:30 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities
• Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
• Perform limited grooming as necessary4. Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets5. Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs
• Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

General supervision received from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

Able to work part time; including weekends and holidays

Ability to work well independently and in a teamGood interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skillsComputer literacy

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Some Animal Handling Or Grooming Experience Preferred

Pay:$16.50 per hour

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.

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