External Petcare Enrichment - Contract

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • St. Joseph, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pet Enrichment Specialist walks and socializes dogs under general supervision. This is a 12-month, part-time contingent contract position located in St. Joseph, Missouri; only local candidates will be considered. The schedule is 20 hours per week, either four five-hour days or five four-hour days, starting at 6:00 or 6:30 a.m. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. Contractors are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner to provide services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis for a specific assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work well independently, in a team, and across groups.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to regularly work weekday mornings and some holidays as needed.
• Comfortable being on their feet for the entirety of the shift and working outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dogs, ideally with different breeds and sizes.

Responsibilities

• Walk and socialize dogs.
• Know and comply with the Animal Welfare Act and procedures and protocols in the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual.
• Follow Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Practice safety in the work area.
• Follow policies and procedures for sick animals or unusual behavior observed in dogs.
• Report broken or damaged equipment, items, or physical areas to the Supervisor.
• Participate in training and skill development as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Care for pets and monitor their growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED