Receiving Acclimation Driver

SUMMARY

The Receiving Acclimation Driver is responsible for picking up shipments primarily from the airport and for the acclimation of all newly arriving animals into the facility's water quality and holding system.

Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Pick up shipments from the airport
• Unload, weigh, and sort boxes after arrival.
• Open boxes, remove airline/shipper labels, and sort contents.
• Open bags and acclimate fish to system conditions.
• Size and put items away in their correct locations.
• Fill, test, and add necessary chemicals to the first-stage acclimation water barrel.
• Clean holding aquaria.
• Take water samples, measure them with water quality equipment, and record them on the assessment document.
• Drain acclimation buckets and move down the acclimation table.
• Cover new arrivals to reduce stress.
• Clean up the acclimation area.
• Stack boxes and throw away trash and recycling.
• Measure and assist in salt addition to the system.
• Assist in putting up the labels.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Make space as needed for newly arriving animals
• Perform physical inventory counts as needed
• Perform physical inventory counts as needed.
• Provide coverage for marine and freshwater husbandry tasks as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification/Requirements

• Knowledge/experience with marine fish and invertebrates a plus
• Hard working.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead
• Weekend and Holiday work required.

Physical Requirements

• Night, shift work required.
• Standing for more than 8 hours per day
• Overtime worked as required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.