What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Worker - Shellfish position at Pacific Seafood?
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
Responsible for assisting with general farm operations including, but not limited to the planting, maintenance and harvest of the company’s clam and oyster beds. Will perform general grounds maintenance and upkeep and assist with various projects as needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks on the shellfish beds as directed, to include harvesting oysters in tubs, installing pipe and hanging longlines, and planting, maintaining and harvesting clam beds.
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in inclement weather and adverse conditions that are typically found on the tide beds and on the boats.
- Assist with farm organization and clean up as directed.
- Operate various farm equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, and farm boats.
- Complete paperwork, logs and maintain records as required.
- Maintain farm safety at all times; comply with company health and safety guidelines.
- Provide back up support for other duties as needed, to include acting as a deckhand on the dredge boats, cutting longline pipe and making longlines.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:
Required:
- Minimum of six months related experience in the construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry.
Preferred:
- Prior boat operator experience and license.
- Valid Driver’s License
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick and vacation days
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
