Onsite Pet Caretaker — Contract, St. Joseph, MO

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

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.