Applications accepted until Sunday, 22February 2026and/or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to close the posting early if a well-qualified candidate pool has been established. Early submission is encouraged.
Please ensure that your application highlights your experience and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of this role
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for making a difference? Join our dedicated team at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as a Material Control Attendant on our Facilities team, where your efforts will directly support our beautiful gardens and resident animals.
This role is more than just a part-time job; it's an opportunity to make a real impact supporting our operation. You'll need to maintain high service, quality, and safety standards. We seek an enthusiastic team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, with experience in warehouse or stockroom settings and excellent customer service skills. Strong computer skills for processing purchase orders and managing inventory are essential, and experience with forklifts is a plus. Imagine working in an indoor atmosphere surrounded by wildlife and lush gardens apply to be part of a vibrant zoo that welcomes visitors 363 days a year.
Help us meet our mission: “Connecting communities with wildlife and wild places.”
What You Bring:
A Plus...
- Experience in warehouse or stockroom settings.
- Experience operating/positioning large equipment; forklift, cherry picker, etc.
- Experience in warehouse or stockroom settings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to remain standing for extended periods.
- Ability to ascend/ descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium.
- Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for grasping, turning, and manipulating objects of varying size and weight.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach.
- Visual acuity for reading, writing, and observing surroundings, and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability to operate motorized carts, trucks, and power tools.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in varying environmental conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, sunlight, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
- Regular work on weekends and holidays with irregular work hours sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such as wildlife, waste, equipment, loud noises, chemicals, and heights.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust, animal dander, pollen, etc.), pathogens, and injuries from animals.
- Periodic work in small, enclosed areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations. EOE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
