Animal Diet Specialist & Warehouser

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives, stocks, and delivers equipment, materials, and supplies for the zoo.
• Prepares bulk animal diets, following prescribed standing orders for the assigned areas of the zoo.
• Delivers and picks up diets to/from animal units.
• Picks up food and non-food items from vendors as needed.
• Maintains and monitors grain, hay, and food quality in accordance with USDA regulations and AZA accreditation standards.
• Cleans and organizes the warehouse.
• Safely operates a forklift.
• Performs routine record-keeping and related clerical duties such as data entry and maintenance of files and records.
• Communicates with commissary management regarding stock shortages and quality concerns.
• Fills and delivers uniform orders; maintains uniform inventory.
• Aids in training new staff or other staff in Warehouser tasks, as directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Six months or more related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Some experience with diet preparation processes.
• Washington State Fork Lift Safety Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 2 months of hire.
• Successful applicants must live and work in Washington State to perform this role.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license with a safe driving history.

Benefits

• 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Free staff parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).