Operations Team Member
Pay Rate: $19/hr

We’re Valley Pet Services, part of the Gateway Services family of brands. Our Hedgesville, WV Care Centre is an inclusive home to a warm, friendly crew, who take pride in the meaningful work they do.

ABOUT GATEWAY SERVICES INC.:

Gateway Services is North America's first 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.

Please visit Gateway Services Inc. to learn more about us.

LOCATION:

SHIFT SCHEDULE: Mon- Fri 5Am-1:30PM

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No matter the task, you’ll prioritize quality, safety, and ethics
• Your daily duties may vary between operating the retort, creating and packaging paw prints, engraving plaques and memorial items, quality control, and processing and packaging cremated remains
• Maintain daily cremation goals, producing cremains with an emphasis on compassion and excellence
• Take ownership of our machinery – making adjustments, providing feedback, and submitting maintenance requests
• Adhere to all workplace safety policies, compliances and regulations
• Because Operations Team Members work cross-functionally, you may occasionally be required to drive company vehicles

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• You like working with people and feel comfortable maintaining relationships with colleagues
• You commit to working in a safe environment – OSHA training will be provided
• Solutions come easy to you – problem-solving and quick thinking are your thing
• Punctuality and accountability are important to you
• You’re able to work independently or as part of a team
• You have a strong attention to detail and enjoy making things right

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent bending and lifting (65lb minimum weight)
• Certain PPE is required for different tasks, but we’ll provide that for you
• Overtime and weekend work may be available during busier times
• Working in varying temperatures – the area near the retorts can be very warm, while packaging areas are more of a controlled climate

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US BECAUSE:

The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with!

OUR CORE VALUES:

• People First
• Exceed Expectations
• (HIT) Honesty, Integrity, Trust
• Be Passionate and Caring
• Continuously Improve

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.