Facility
Bronx Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To ensure and perform any activity required for the life support system necessary for animal well-being and the department of Animal Commissary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle (class B) to deliver animal feed and/ or supplies to WCS facilities.
Must be certified to drive a forklift to load and unload feed and/ or supplies.
Must load and unload any feed and/ or supplies in a prompt manner.
Order, receive, maintain and distribute all feed and supplies that are needed throughout WCS.
Instruct Wild Animal Keepers and other subordinates in all phases needed for smooth operation of the Animal Commissary.
Run and/or create a SAP order for delivery.
Prepare and set up feeds and/ or supplies for delivery to WCS facilities.
Maintain cleanliness and a safe work environment throughout the Animal Commissary and WCS public areas as mandated by the USDA and OSHA.
Set up SAP orders to be distributed to Wild Animal Keepers and subordinates for every day duties.
Keep direct and constant communication with Manager (via phone, email or text).
Keep Manager informed on the inventory of feed and/ or supplies that are needed.
Maintain prompt service and be courteous to all WCS colleagues and visitors.
Operate vehicles and equipment as necessary.
Assist in planning and preparing work assignments.
Perform relates tasks and duties as required.
Must be able to fill in on any of the duties needed for the Animal Commissary.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualification Requirements :
Must have a valid/current commercial driver’s license (Class B).
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.
The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
Compensation and benefits
Salary: $51,222
Application instructions
Please apply here for immediate response: https://bit.ly/3s87YOQ