Wildlife Diet Warehouse Specialist

Woodland Park Zoo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free zoo membership (after 90 days)

4 complimentary tickets per year

Free staff parking

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a full-time Commissary Warehouse Worker in Seattle, WA to prepare bulk animal diets, deliver to animal units, and maintain the warehouse.

Role requires standing, lifting, and operating a forklift; schedule is Friday to Monday, 5:30 am–4:00 pm, with potential for evenings and weekends. Must pass safety and USDA/AZA standards and possess a WA forklift certification or obtain within 2 months.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with hay, dust, crickets, worms, fish, blood, and dead prey animals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekend and/or holidays.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Six months or more related experience and/or training in a food warehouse environment.
• Experience with diet preparation processes.
• Washington State Forklift Safety Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 2 months of hire.
• Successful applicants must live and work in Washington State to perform this role.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license with a safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bulk animal diets, following prescribed standing orders for the assigned areas of the zoo.
• Delivers and picks up diets to/from animal units.
• Cleans and organizes the warehouse.
• Communicates with commissary management regarding stock shortages and quality concerns.
• Collects invoices, credit card receipts and packing slips to document purchases; checks invoices against packing slips; and assists with inventory counts.
• Performs routine record‑keeping and related clerical duties such as data entry and maintenance of files and records.
• Maintains and monitors grain, hay, and food quality in accordance with USDA regulations and AZA accreditation standards.
• Fills and delivers uniform orders; maintains uniform inventory.
• Receives, stocks, and delivers equipment, materials, and supplies for the zoo.
• Assists in training new staff or other staff in Warehouser tasks, as directed.
• Safely operates a forklift.
• Orders items under the direction of the Procurement Manager.

Job description

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a full-time Commissary Warehouse Worker in Seattle, WA to prepare bulk animal diets, deliver to animal units, and maintain the warehouse.

Role requires standing, lifting, and operating a forklift; schedule is Friday to Monday, 5:30 am–4:00 pm, with potential for evenings and weekends. Must pass safety and USDA/AZA standards and possess a WA forklift certification or obtain within 2 months.