External Petcare Enrichment - Contract

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Pet Enrichment Specialist - Contractor in St. Joseph, MO. The role involves walking and socializing dogs, with a 20-hour work week and early morning shifts. This is a 12-month, part-time contingent position, employed through a third-party staffing partner.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with dogs. The position requires independence, teamwork, reliability, and availability on some holidays. Local candidates only.

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs preferred, capable of working independently and with teams.
• Strong communication and organization skills are required.
• Must be available to work weekday mornings and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Walk and socialize dogs under supervision.
• Work outdoors and on your feet for the shift.
• Follow Nestlé Purina R&D and QA procedures and safety guidelines.
• Report equipment or area issues to supervisor.
• Participate in training and skill development as needed.

Skills

Dog handling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

THIS IS A 12-MONTH PART-TIME CONTINGENT POSITION***

Pet Enrichment Specialist - Contractor

Position is located in St. Joseph, MO. Only Local Candidates will be considered.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for walking and socializing dogs under general supervision.

SHIFT: 20 hours/week (4 five hour days or 5 four hour days, starting at 6 or 6:30am) PAY RATE: $17.50 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestle Purina R&D Petcare Manual- Adherence to Nestle Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)- Practice safety in the work area
• Adhere to policy and procedure regarding sick animals or unusual behavior observed in the dogs
• Report to the Supervisor any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
• Walk and socialize dogs
• Comfortable being on their feet for the entirety of their shift, and comfortable being outdoors

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in training and skill development as needed
• Additional duties as assigned - Care for and monitor growth of pets

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

• General supervision received from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Prefer experience with dogs (ideally with different breeds and sizes) - Ability to work well independently in a team and across groups- Good interpersonal, communication, organization- Must be available to regularly work weekday mornings and some holidays, as needed

***THIS IS AN 12-MONTH PART-TIME CONTINGENT POSITION***

Position is located in St. Joseph, MO. Only Local Candidates will be considered.

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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Job Requisition: 426161