Wildlife Nutrition Assistant - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Nutrition Assistant responsibility will be to prepare a wide variety of foods, which include live and frozen wildlife prey and completed diets; perform a variety of general warehouse and store functions, unload and load vehicles, and make deliveries. This position reports to the Wildlife Nutrition Warehouse Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepares food and diets for the wildlife
• Processes (cutting, chopping, grinding) various fruits and vegetables
• Handles invertebrates, fish, rodents, meats and other food items
• Receives materials and food supplies
• Delivers materials and food supplies
• Organizes materials for delivery and loads and unloads
• Drives to multiple sites within the Zoo and Safari Park
• Washes and sanitizes containers, surfaces and equipment
• Operates kitchen utensils and appliances
• Maintains vertebrate and invertebrate prey cultures
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Determines measurements (weight, volume) for diet

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Nutrition Department is seeking an individual who is inspired to be a part of an organization that is committed to protecting wildlife around the globe. Someone to join us in our commitment to provide the best diet requirements to all wildlife in our care. Who has a positive attitude, works well with others, is a good communicator, and self-motivator.

• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Food safety training and certification is highly desired
• Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Comprehension of wildlife care and nutrition
• Safe food preparation and handling techniques
• Proper methods of receiving and warehousing
• Safe driving practices and California motor vehicle laws
• Commercial and household food processing operation and maintenance
• Wildlife nutrition and feeds
• Competently perform the responsibilities outlined in the Representative Duties section
• Properly maintain equipment and supplies
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Operate motorized equipment and vehicles safely
• Take and follow work instructions
• Effectively communicate
• Work effectively with others
• Learn the safe operation of electric and manual a pallet-jacks and folk-lifts

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected there will be union fees and dues to be paid to the Union
• Hourly Rate: $20.98

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

Wellness program, Employee assistance program