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Kennel Assistant

Job in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, 56401, USA
Listing for: Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Animal / Pet Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13 USD Hourly USD 13.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Join Our Team as a Shelter Assistant! Love animals? Looking for a job where you can make a real difference every single day? We’re looking for friendly, motivated people to join our team as Shelter Assistants! This is a hands-on, active job where you’ll care for animals, help keep them healthy and happy, and be part of a team that truly cares.

It’s hard work, but incredibly rewarding. No two days are ever the same!

Responsibilities
  • Clean and sanitize dog kennels and cat areas (hosing, scrubbing, bleaching, etc.)
  • Scoop litter boxes and make sure our cats have clean, cozy spaces
  • Feed and water animals and help monitor their health
  • Walk strong, energetic dogs and give baths to both cats and dogs
  • Clean up messes throughout the day — inside and outside
  • Help with daily chores like dishes, laundry, sweeping, and mopping
  • Lift 40+ lb. bags of dog food, cat litter, and other supplies
  • Pay close attention to details and report anything unusual to a supervisor
Qualifications
  • A positive attitude and love for animals (experience is great, but not required!)
  • Reliable, responsible, and not afraid of hard work
  • The ability to do physically demanding tasks for up to 9 hours
  • Great communication and teamwork skills
Schedule

Hours vary weekly and include weekends and holidays. Consistent attendance is super important—the animals count on us every day!

If you’re self-motivated, energetic, and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

$13.00 Per hour

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Benefits and About Penmac
  • Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period
  • Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan
  • We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule
About Penmac Staffing

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states.

Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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