*pet Care Associate*19 - 20/hr

Animal Care Attendant

Join a leading company in pet food palatability where you can work with cats and dogs, ensuring their well-being without customer interaction. Your role will be vital in making pet food taste great for pet food manufacturers and their customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain kennels and facility areas to ensure they are organized, sanitized, and free of odors.
• Feed cats and dogs on schedule and ensure they have access to clean water.
• Use provided pet toys to play and socialize with animals.
• Bathe and groom animals as needed.
• Prepare pet food for scheduled feedings, weigh leftover food, and dispose of it accordingly.
• Maintain documentation on dogs and cats, updating this information as required.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment while providing exceptional animal care.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in animal research, animal handling, or animal science.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capability to stand and walk on various surfaces for extended periods.
• Proficiency in bending, stooping, and kneeling for cleaning and animal interaction tasks.
• Skill in handling and restraining animals of varying sizes and temperaments safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of demonstrated work experience in a physical or fast-paced environment (e.g., restaurant, production, cleaning, retail).
• 6 months or more of animal care experience required, with 1 year preferred.
• Experience around large groups of animals is preferred.

Work Environment:

This role supports the Palatability Assessment Resource Center (PARC) in administering taste trials with animals. The facility is advanced, with high expectations for constant productivity. The team-oriented environment includes interaction with dogs and cats alongside 19+ care technicians and 4-5 vet tech staff. Work involves exposure to varying weather conditions and requires a two-week rotation schedule, including weekends and holidays. The company prioritizes safety and offers above-market wages, a competitive benefits package, 401k, and opportunities for personal growth. Employees receive scholarships for their children and the company supports local charities.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Montgomery City, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $42120.00/yr. Comprehensive Health CoverageEmployees can choose from three medical plans (HDHP 3000, HDHP 1800, PPO) with coverage for prescription drugs, virtual visits, and alternative medicine. Preventive care is fully covered across all plans Financial Protection PlansEBI offers optional Critical Illness and Accident Protection Plans, providing lump-sum payments or fixed reimbursements for covered events to help with medical and daily living expenses Income and Family SupportFree short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid parental and maternity leave (up to 12 weeks), and up to $10,000 in adoption assistance are provided to eligible employees Tax-Advantaged AccountsEmployees can enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to save pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses, with rollover and investment options for HSAs Wellness and Additional PerksA wellness program offers up to $1,200 in incentives, and employees have access to pet insurance, travel assistance, life planning resources, and an Employee Assistance Program for emotional and legal support.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Mexico, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.