Live Animals Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job Title: Live Animals Caretaker
Location: Pangea Reptile Zeeland, Michigan (On-site)
Pay: $16/hr
Schedule: Monday Friday 8a-4p
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Join our growing team!

Pangea Reptile is an online retailer of reptile keeping supplies and the producer of the leading crested gecko diet on the market. We are committed to elevating the standard of reptile care by staying current on best practices and by curating and developing products that make responsible, high quality keeping accessible to everyone. Just as importantly, we care about the people behind the work. We offer competitive wages and benefits and strive to make Pangea a great place to build a career. Join our fast-growing team and help us bring exceptional reptile keeping to the world.

Position Summary:

As a Live Animals Caretaker, youll be a key member of our Live Animals Team, supporting the daily care, health, and wellbeing of our reptiles and invertebrates. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to get your hands dirty. While previous animal care experience is a plus, were happy to train the right individual who is dependable, motivated, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve reptile diets; maintain accurate feeding and health records.
• Physically inspect reptiles and invertebrates and monitor for behavioral or health changes.
• Clean and disinfect animal and invertebrate enclosures/habitats.
• Set up and stage enclosures with appropriate decor, hides, and equipment.
• Maintain washroom operations, clean equipment, and care tools.
• Weigh and track gecko progress based on established protocols.
• Assist with the general maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of the care areas.
• Pick and pack reptiles and invertebrates for expos, Palmstreet shipments, customer orders, and other outgoing deliveries.
• Feed, clean, and maintain invertebrate enclosures and colonies.

Note: Responsibilities may change over time as business needs evolve. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are essential.

Cross-Department Support: From time to time, you may be asked to assist in other departments within Pangea to help meet company goals and operational demands.

What Were Looking For:

• Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented individual.
• Comfortable handling both reptiles and invertebrates.
• Strong observational skills with a patient and calm demeanor.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to ask for help and accept constructive feedback.
• Capable of reading, writing, and performing basic math tasks.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in animal or invertebrate care is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and departmental needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stair climbing required.
• Exposure to varied temperatures, animal products, cleaning agents, and noise.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Work Environment:

• Active, physically demanding role with routine animal and invertebrate handling.
• Supportive, professional, collaborative, and fast-paced work culture
• Stable, year-round employment as part of an essential business.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days
• Sick Time eligibility after 90 days
• Health Insurance and 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Employee Discount on Pangea products
• Employee Assistance Program

Passionate about reptiles and invertebrates? Want to be part of a unique, growing company?
Apply now and join the Pangea Reptile team!