External Pet Caretaker-CONTRACTOR

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•St. Joseph, KS
•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month contract position, with potential for renewal, providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing partner. The contractor will be employed by that staffing partner, not Nestlé. The role is based at the St. Joseph, Missouri facility and requires onsite attendance each day; applicants must be local to Saint Joseph. Caretakers are assigned to either the dog or cat department and perform pet-care duties and sanitation of PetCare buildings under general supervision. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday, with hours scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The approximate pay is $16.50 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Requirements

  • Be local to Saint Joseph, Missouri, and able to work onsite each day.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and math skills.
  • Have computer literacy.
  • Be able to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

  • Pet experience is preferred.
  • Some animal handling or grooming experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform sanitation and cleaning duties in the facilities.
  • Assist with feeding pets, including placing, retrieving, and cleaning food bowls.
  • Perform limited grooming as necessary.
  • Assist with exercise and socialization for pets.
  • Report sick pets or unusual behavior observed in cats or dogs to veterinary staff.
  • Report broken or damaged equipment, items, or physical areas to the Manager.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment and practice workplace safety.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
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