What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paw Print Technician position at Gateway Services Inc?
ABOUT GATEWAY SERVICES INC.:
Gateway Services is North America’s leading accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support, memorial keepsakes, pet burial, and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150 locations, 2,000 team members and servicing over 17,000 veterinary clinics across North America, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them.
Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification™ in both Canada and the USA, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.
Please visit Gateway Services Inc. to learn more about us.
Paw Print Technician
Work Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
Pay Rate: $18/hr
Location: Louisville, KY- Pet Angel
Job Overview
The Operations Paw Print Tech, reporting into Operations Care Center Management, is responsible for creating or coordinating the creation of ceramic/clay/ink paw prints. This individual will use their knowledge and tools to develop the commercially successful design for the paw print creation. The Paw Print Tech will also load kilns, glaze, decorate and fire the ceramic paw prints.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and package paw prints, fur clippings, engraving plaques and memorial products.
- Maintain daily production goals, keep area organized and clean.
- Take ownership of machinery, making adjustments, providing feedback and submitting maintenance requests.
- Adhere to all workplace safety polices, compliances and regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Education, Training & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Some level of demonstrated artistic ability preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Passion for Pets - Caring, patient, kind, and empathetic.
- Customer Focus - Prioritize quality, safety and ethics.
- Problem Solving – Developing Solutions and Quick Thinking
- Proven team player who is flexible and adaptable.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- The ability to feel comfortable building and maintaining relationships with other industry professionals and pet parents; able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Safety - Committed to working in a safe environment; e.g., OSHA
- Strong attention to detail
Working Conditions
- Regularly bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, repetitive motion, hand/wrist/finger motion
- Regular lifting/moving 100 lbs
- Regularly be exposed to elevated noise levels.
- Regularly be exposed to elevated heat levels.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Generous salary and benefits package includes:
- 3 national medical plans that pay 100% after the members’ deductible and copays
- 2 national dental plans that cover many services at no cost to the plan members
- National vision plan
- Company paid Life/ AD&D, STD and LTD for all full-time employees
- Chance to purchase additional Life/AD&D coverage at discounted rates
- Critical Illness, Accident and Pet insurance are offered as an employee’s choice
- Tax savings account: HSA, Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Potential for Career Growth
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- A Sense of Community
- Great Hearts & Minds Scholarship Program
- Gateway Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gateway Services Inc. and our brands are committed to providing accessible employment practices and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are our greatest asset and each employee's cultural differences, life experiences, self-expression, and unique capabilities are what build our company culture and success. If you require accommodation due to disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@gatewayservicesinc.com.
New employees to Gateway will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
Salary : $18
