Trial Execution Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries•Montgomery City, MO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to work safely and follow all established Safety Absolutes
Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash
Ability to assess animal health conditions
Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
Ability to write legibly and read documents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in food science or animal nutrition preferred but not required
Two or more years animal care experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care for all animals
Periodic assistance in kenneling and un-kenneling dogs safely
Recognize animal behaviors/aggression/anxiety and report as necessary
Periodic assistance in keeping primary animal enclosures sanitized, clean, orderly and free of odors
Ensure animals always have access to water
Exercise/socialize animals daily and abide by exercise programs in place for all animals
Document necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff
Complete daily assigned wing visual management charts and report necessary information at daily huddle
Obtain animal body weights in accordance with veterinarian guidelines
Take inventory of stock supplies as needed
Accept and unpack food shipments in accordance with set guidelines
Collecting data by weighing back food trail and cleaning animal bowls according to set guidelines
Preparation of food for feeding trials in accordance with guidelines
Conducting food trials in accordance with guidelines
Preparing food for animals not on feeding trials in accordance with guidelines
Periodic assistance in providing olfactory/natural enrichment to dogs and cats
Periodic assistance with grooming dogs monthly, cats bi-monthly or as needed in accordance with guidelines
Set an example of expectations in professional maturity, time management, job responsibilities
Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
Abide by all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and Safety Absolutes