Zoo Miami
Inventory Clerk – Animal Nutrition

Now is a great time to join our family and be a part of Zoo Miami’s dynamic future as we strive to ‘Share the wonder of wildlife and help conserve it for generations to come’. Experiencing an exciting time of advancement, Zoo Miami is focused on five strategic priorities: Animal Well Being, Conservation and Stewardship, Guest Experience, Financial Strength, and Performance Excellence.

Zoo Miami is proud to be active in many global wildlife and environmental conservation initiatives and is involved in over 36 projects taking place on six continents. The largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida, Zoo Miami is the only tropical zoo in the continental United States, occupying almost 750 acres (340 developed), the Zoo is home to approximately 2,700 animals representing over 400 different species.

Zoo Miami is currently seeking an exceptional individual to work in the Nutrition Center.

Summary: This position reports directly to the Animal Health Coordinator of Nutrition who provides direction on animal food preparation, commissary operations and food safety; and reviews work for satisfactory completion of assignments.  This position is professional work in purchasing, food and equipment inventory, and records used in the Animal Nutrition Center at Zoo Miami

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

Assists in the purchasing process associated with Animal Nutrition: researches product/material specifications, research vendors, participate in creating new food contracts, sends Request for Quotes (RFQ's) to vendors on associated County contracts.

Performs clerical activities such as submitting and filing of invoices.

Assists with receiving materials to the nutrition center; operates forklift and pallet jack to move/organize materials throughout the warehouse.

Maintains the accounting, purchasing, inventory and other food item records; monitors stock and usage levels; manages logs for temperature and tracking lot numbers.

Maintains records for food safety protocols, rules, regulations, policies and procedures that are in accordance with AZA, USDA and OSHA standards.

Maintains a database for tracking purchases; answers vendor inquiries and follows up on overdue payments.

Prepares and researches the cost of capital equipment requests; provides recommendations for purchases, repairs and facility operations for the zoo’s animal nutrition facility.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in the receipt, storage, and inventory of materials to include experience operating materials handling equipment are required. Completion of college coursework may substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Two years in procurement and warehouse management or food/diet preparation. Computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing. Experience working in food service or with food inventory. Proficient handling of inventory and warehouse equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, box trucks, and vans.

Salary

This is a full time position with excellent benefits as an employee of Miami-Dade County.

How to Apply

IMPORTANT:  In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online through the Miami-Dade County Human Resources website, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp  and search for Inventory Clerk, Job Opening #83630.

NOTE: County applications now allow you to attach a resume. Therefore, prior to submitting your application, please make sure your resume is updated with your current and previous position(s) to include details of duties performed and responsibility. However, please also make sure the application details (all tabs) are completed in full.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on January 17, 2024.

Zoo Miami
Miami, FL 33177
Phone: 305-251-0400
Fax: 305-378-6381

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