Maryland Zoo is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
General Summary: The
Commissary Supervisor will order, prepare, and deliver food, hay, and supplies for all departments of the Zoo, as well as remove
manure from all animal areas. This
position will have oversight of commissary operations including
maintaining a good inventory and identifying the daily needs of the Zoo. Additionally, the Commissary Supervisor
will support the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and contribute to its
environmental, social, governance sustainability, conservation, education, and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility,
and Inclusion) goals.
Essential Functions:
Primary Functions:
- Organize the delivery and deliver
orders to each department in the zoo daily;
- Organize the operation of operate
manure removal equipment and removal of manure from all animal manure
collection areas;
- Organize and prepare orders
for the following day;
- Maintain cleanliness and
organization of all work and stock areas throughout the commissary complex;
- Accept, inspect, unload, date
and appropriate inventory and stock all deliveries;
- Maintain a working knowledge
of USDA and AZA standards and ensure that all commissary buildings and work
areas are in compliance;
- Observe
all rules of safety that pertain to the position, including use of personal
protective equipment safe vehicular use, safe use of large equipment knives and
bone saws, and good lifting procedures;
- Organize and maintaining the
thawing program;
- Oversee the care of the live invertebrate
colonies
- Responsible for the standing
order and any changes or updates;
- Aid the commissary manager in
initiating approved diet changes for the collection;
- Responsible for performing
regular inventory in accordance with established organizational standards;
- Responsible for travel to
outside vendors to pick up orders and grocery items;
- Responsible for maintaining
good inventory practices, including proper in-out stocking, expiration dating
and monitoring, and overall quality control of products;
- Responsible for recording and
identifying each department’s daily commissary order;
- Responsible for ordering
products to stock the Commissary to include produce, feeds, hay, and operating
supplies;
- Aid
the Commissary Manager to analyze changes or new issues in materials and
supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality;
- Responsible for maintaining uniform
inventory and aid the Commissary Manager to improve the program in
conjunction with other departments based on Zoo needs and budgeting;
- Responsible for training new commissary
keepers
- Perform regular quality
assurance checks including testing of hay quality and monitoring of produce
freshness;
- Perform general maintenance
of Commissary buildings, equipment, and vehicles;
- Aid the commissary manager in
overseeing staff and operations and being the main point person for feed and
purchasing needs when the commissary manager is not available
- Promote
the mission of The Maryland Zoo;
- Participate
in conservation, research, and sustainability projects as requested by the
conservation department and deemed appropriate by the Commissary Manager based
on staffing and commissary operations;
- Perform other duties as
assigned; and,
- Adhere to all
policies and procedures of the Zoo.
Communication (Internal and External):
- Utilize the phone, email, and
radio to perform basic internal communications with other members of the Zoo
staff;
- Communicate stock
deficiencies, issues/problems with deliveries, and other concerns to Commissary
Manager; and,
- Communicate with other zoo
staff regarding timeliness and completion of daily deliveries.
- Communicate with external
vendors to coordinate shipments
Management of Resources (Financial, Human Resources, Facilities):
- Accept, inspect, and
appropriately stock all incoming deliveries; and,
- Complete logs and forms as
required by department.
- Aid the commissary manager to
submit invoices, receipts, and bills to be paid in a timely manner.
- Report any staff issues to
manager
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an
animal or business-related field.
Experience/Training:
- Minimum of one-year
experience in zoo commissary operations;
- Valid driver’s license; and,
- Ability to operate large
equipment or the ability to be trained on such equipment.
Traits Desirable:
- Strong organizational and
communications skills; and,
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
and adapt to changing circumstances.
Equipment:
- Must be able to operate a
variety of machines and equipment including computer, telephone, radio,
vehicles, skid steer, back hoe,
golf cart, hand tools, bone saw, scales; and the proper use of a variety of
knives
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift and/or
carry weights of up to 75 pounds and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for
sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop,
kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, climb and balance;
- Must
be able to travel large areas of the Zoo as needed;
- Must be able to work in an
outdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity,
cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions;
- Ability to work a flexible
schedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events;
- Ability to be an essential
staff member and report to work in all weather conditions;
- Exposure
to zoonotic diseases and risk of animal attack;
- Exposure
to potential environmental hazards such as poison oak/ivy, uneven terrain,
insect bites/stings, and Hepatitis B depending on the position; and,
- Initial
tuberculosis (TB) test and physical required.
Benefits:
- We offer an excellent
benefits package including 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick and Safe Leave,
and 2 paid holidays.
- Eligible for medical, dental,
vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Disclaimer:
The statements
above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Therefore,
management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or
different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
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