Commissary Keeper

Maryland Zoo•Baltimore, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissary Keeper will prepare, deliver, store, and stock food, hay, supplies, purchased orders, and packages for all departments of the Zoo, as well as remove manure from all animal areas and keep the commissary areas clean and organized. Additionally, the Commissary Keeper will support the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and contribute to its environmental, social, governance sustainability, conservation, education, and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years stable work history
Valid driver’s license
Ability to operate large equipment or the ability to be trained on such equipment
Strong organizational and communications skills
Ability to handle non-routine tasks and adapt to changing circumstances
Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, telephone, radio, vehicles, skid steer, back hoe, bob cat, golf cart, hand tools, meat saw, scales
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 75 pounds and/or a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, climb and balance
Must be able to travel large areas of the Zoo as needed
Must be able to work in an outdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events
Ability to be an essential staff member and report to work in all weather conditions
Exposure to zoonotic diseases and risk of animal attack
Exposure to potential environmental hazards such as poison oak/ivy, uneven terrain, insect bites/stings, and Hepatitis B depending on the position

Nice To Haves

Animal science background preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver food orders to each animal area in the Zoo on a daily basis
Prepare and deliver supplies, packages, purchased items, and mail to all departments of the Zoo as needed
Pick up packages and mail from other departments in the Zoo as needed
Thaw frozen food items using department protocols to ensure food quality
Operate manure removal equipment and remove manure from all animal manure collection areas
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work and stock areas throughout the commissary complex
Accept, inspect, unload, date all deliveries
Help to maintain appropriate inventory and stock of food items and supplies
Travel to outside vendors to pick up orders and grocery items
Maintain a working knowledge of USDA and AZA standards and ensure that all commissary buildings and work areas are in compliance
Maintain a working knowledge of company safety policies, procedures, and protocols
Observe all rules of safety that pertain to the position, including use of personal protective equipment, safe vehicular use, safe use of large equipment and meat saws, and good lifting procedures
Perform regular quality assurance checks including testing of hay quality and monitoring of product freshness and checking expiration dates of stock on a regular basis
Perform general maintenance of Commissary buildings, equipment, and vehicles
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Zoo
Utilize the phone, email, and radio to perform basic internal communications with other members of the Zoo staff
Communicate stock deficiencies, issues/problems with deliveries, and other concerns to Commissary manager
Communicate with other zoo staff regarding timeliness and completion of daily deliveries
Accept, inspect, and appropriately stock all incoming deliveries
Complete daily logs and forms as required by department SOP