Pet Caretaker
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Summer Seasonal, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
Pet Caretaker - Contract role at Nestlé Purina North America
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Location:
St. Joseph, MO facility. Onsite required; local candidates preferred.
Approximate hourly pay: $16.50/hour. This is a good faith estimate; final compensation may vary based on background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.
Position is assigned to either the dog or cat department.
Job DetailsSchedule:
Four 10-hour shifts, Sunday – Wednesday, 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
- Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities
- Assist with feeding pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
- Perform limited grooming as necessary
- Assist with exercise and socialization for pets
- Report to veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in cats or dogs
- Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, items or physical areas
- Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace
Additional duties as assigned
SupervisionGeneral supervision received from the Supervisor
Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Knowledge)- Able to work part time, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
- Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills
- Computer literacy
- Some Animal Handling Or Grooming Experience Preferred
Note:
This contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Contract
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Food and Beverage Services
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