Operations Team Member | Operations and Care Center Services

Gateway Services Inc.; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Career development

EAP

CarePath emotional wellness program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Gateway Services Inc. is hiring an Operational Team Member at our Oxford, CT care center. This on-site, full-time position offers $21-$23 per hour (DOE) with shift differential and a Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am schedule.

We provide hands-on training and a comprehensive benefits package to support your work with families and veterinary partners. You'll operate cremation equipment, process remains, and assemble memorial products with accuracy, while maintaining a safe, clean workspace and meeting daily

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required; training provided.
• On-site role within Gateway Care Center.
• Active position involving standing, walking and lifting.
• Comfortable working around deceased pets.
• Follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate cremation equipment following established procedures.
• Process and package cremated remains accurately.
• Create memorial products such as paw prints and keepsakes.
• Perform quality checks on orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Safety awareness

Deceased-pets handling

Hands-on work

Job description

Location: Final Gift Pet Memorial-Oxford, CT

Compensation: $21-$23 per hour (DOE)--plus shift differential

Schedule: Full-Time; Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am

Benefits: Industry-Leading Benefits Package

No previous industry experience is required, we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.

Do Meaningful Work Every Day

At Gateway Services, we help families through one of life's most difficult moments by providing compassionate pet aftercare services.

As an Operational Team Member, you'll help ensure every pet entrusted to our care is treated with dignity, respect and attention to detail. Working alongside a supportive team, you'll make a meaningful difference for veterinary partners and pet families every day.

No previous industry experience is required, we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.

Why Gateway?

At Gateway, you're not just joining another employer.

You're joining North America's leading pet aftercare provider, serving thousands of veterinary hospitals and pet families every day. We invest in our people through competitive pay, outstanding benefits, paid training, career development and supportive leadership.

Benefits You'll Appreciate

We believe taking care of our Team Members is just as important as taking care of the families we serve.

• Competitive hourly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching contributions
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Paid training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway CarePath emotional wellness program
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Marketplace

Caring for pets and supporting grieving families can be emotionally demanding. Every Care Center Team Member has access to Gateway CarePath, our confidential emotional wellness and resilience program designed specifically for employees working in pet aftercare.

What You'll Do

• Operate cremation equipment following established procedures.
• Process and package cremated remains with accuracy and care.
• Create memorial products such as paw prints and keepsakes.
• Perform quality checks to ensure every order is completed correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Work with teammates to meet daily production goals.

Is This You?

• You enjoy hands-on, physical work.
• You pay attention to detail.
• You're dependable and punctual.
• You work well as part of a team.
• You follow safety procedures.
• You're comfortable working around deceased pets.
• You take pride in doing quality work.
• On-site role within a Gateway Care Center.
• Active position involving standing, walking and lifting throughout the shift.

Gateway Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.

New employees joining Gateway Services will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.e-verify.gov