What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer / Driver position at Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums?
Company Description
Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA®) produces aquacultured saltwater fish, invertebrates, and live aquarium foods for the marine aquarium hobby. The ORA hatchery complex is located at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Campus in Ft. Pierce, Florida. ORA is the largest marine ornamental hatchery in North America and we are constantly developing new techniques to bring the finest captive bred specimens to environmentally conscientious aquarists throughout the world. Aquacultured marine life is the only alternative to wild caught fish and invertebrates for aquariums.
Job Description
Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida.
Applicants will be required to:
- Drive company owned van or truck to locations throughout the Southeast.
- Tender shipments at airport cargo facilities and complete export paperwork as necessary.
- Learn packing techniques such as clipping and sealing plastic bags
- Learn the various species of fish and inverts in the company’s product line
- Prepare bags and boxes for shipping
- Clean aquarium systems and feed fish
Qualifications
- Clean driving record
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs
- Experience with tropical fish is preferred
- Flexible schedule – Frequent early morning, late evening and weekend work required.
Additional Information
Job involves frequent climbing, walking on unleveled surfaces, bending, stooping, ducking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. and includes very infrequent sitting.
Full time position, Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm.
Benefits include Health Insurance and Paid Time Off.
Please submit resume AND cover letter.
We are a Florida DFWP. You will be required to pass a background check and drug analysis.