Purina Farms Associate Animal Care Coordinator

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY

Located just 45 minutes west of downtown St. Louis on more than 300 acres, Purina Farms is home to our well-known Visitor Center and the Purina Event Center. For more than 30 years, we’ve committed to showing the world the true potential of dogs and cats through a variety of pet-centric events. This family-friendly attraction offers pet lovers of all ages an opportunity to get up close and personal with barnyard animals and amazing dogs and cats. 

As an Associate Animal Care Coordinator at Purina Farms you will be responsible for the overall care, needs, and required records of resident animals at Purina Farms. Additionally, you will maintain the cleanliness of the various buildings and grounds, set-up and tear-down event equipment, and take inventory of daily operational supplies. 

The schedule for this position will require working the following schedule on alternating weeks from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional evenings: 

Week 1: Working Days-Monday-Friday/Off Days- Saturday and Sunday 

Week 2: Working Days Monday-Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday/ Off Days- Thursday and Friday 

• Overall care and maintenance of resident animals, to include feeding, grooming/bathing, exercising, and performing routine medical care when necessary.
• Event set-up (indoor and outdoor arenas); arranging equipment such as tables, chairs, gating, matting, artificial turf, ramps, fencing, pipe and drape, porta potties, tents, bleachers and other items as deemed necessary.
• Maintain property and overall building cleanliness, reporting any discrepancies to management
• Delegate daily duties to third party contractors during shift to accomplish tasks necessary for the daily operation of Purina Farms.
• Follow USDA and Missouri Department of Agriculture standards for handling, care, treatment and completion of required records of resident animals, notifying management when deficiencies have been found

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• 1+ year experience in animal husbandry and/or regular care of animals

Other 

• 6+ months forklift experience in a production, agricultural, manufacturing, military or related environment preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. 

The approximate pay range for this position is $33,000 – $46,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. 

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us  Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) 

REQUISITION ID:

324347

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