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Taxidermist Apprentice Assistant

The Wildlife Gallery Inc
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Blanchard, MI 49310, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • The position is located in Blanchard, Michigan, and reports to the Production Manager in the Taxidermy Department.
  • The primary responsibility is to learn the taxidermy trade, including prepping skins for mounting and assisting senior Taxidermists.
  • Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some taxidermy or related experience.
  • This is a full-time hourly position with standard hours from Monday to Friday, requiring out-of-state travel once a month.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the job offers benefits such as a 401(k) program, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Description

Location

Blanchard, Michigan

Reports to

Production Manager - Taxidermy

Benefits

Matching 401(k) program and a complimentary financial advisor available. Medical / prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and more insurance options available after 90-day waiting period. Paid personal time, paid vacation time, paid holidays.


Summary

This position’s primary job duty will be learning the taxidermy trade. The position is expected to learn the proper way to prep a skin for mounting in a timely manner. Further training and expectation will include prepping forms and work in to mounting pieces. This position will report to senior Taxidermists and the Production Manager of the Taxidermy Department in all job-related duties including maintaining and organization work area(s).


Essential Functions

· Prep, sew, and set antlers.

· Organize and take care of materials in supply rooms.

· Work closely with Taxidermists

· Maintain a high level of quality in their work and personal accountability

· Perform other relative duties assigned by supervisors or managers


Competencies

· Collaboration Skills

· Thoroughness

· Time Management

· Communication Skills

· Excellent Attendance


Preferred Education and Experience

· High School Diploma or GED

· Taxidermy or related experience


Physical Demands

The job requires the ability to bend, stand, and lift. Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time. Lifting requirements are classified as Medium Work. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is a full-time hourly position. Standard weekly hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM This position will assist delivery of taxidermy trophies at designated customers’ homes or place of destination. Out of state travel is required for this position at least 7 to 10 days once a month.


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