Pet Enrichment Specialist - Contract

2025-01-13 | Nestle Purina | Saint Joseph | MO | United States

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Saint Joseph, MO 64503

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.


Pet Enrichment Specialist - Contractor

Requisition 327788


**THIS IS AN 18-MONTH PART-TIME CONTINGENT POSITION***


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: $14.20 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 18-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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