What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horn Worms Production Caretaker (Full-Time, Monday-Friday) position at Timberline Fisheries Corp?
Job Summary
Timberline is America’s largest feeder insect farm. Here at Timberline, our Horn Worms department is on the front lines of nurturing and harvesting the horn worms that our customers all over the world will use to feed their reptiles. As a Horn Worms Caretaker, you will be a part of the entire life cycle process from harvesting eggs to assembling cultures. You might be a great fit in Horn Worms if you enjoy a job where you can work with your hands and learn to do a variety of different tasks. To work in Horn Worms, you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, squat, and move freely throughout the room for the entirety of your shift without limitations. You must be comfortable handling and working around worms and other insects.
Job Description
Some of the things that you will do as a Horn Worms Caretaker include:
- Harvest, isolate, and set eggs.
- Mix diet to be used as a food source in horn worm cultures.
- Assemble cultures, adding diet and surface area.
- Harvest horn worms to be packaged and sent to the customer.
- Follow all instructions and perform other tasks assigned by the Manager.
Schedule
The schedule for Horn Worms is a fixed day-shift schedule as follows:
- Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm (with 1 hour lunch)
- Saturday/Sunday: Off
Want to learn more about us? Here are some videos that show you a little more about what we do here at Timberline!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYi6t6f6mO8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDb3CV9U0-o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epY-miMRTgI
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a desired salary that is different from the one posted in the job description? If so, please share.
- What do you know about Timberline Fisheries?
- Why do you think you would be a good fit at Timberline?
- How would your last manager or supervisor describe your attendance and work ethic?
- Have you ever worked in a position that had daily productivity goals or quotas? If so, were you able to do so on a regular basis?
- Have you ever been previously employed at Timberline? If so, please list the years of your employment and the department you were in.
- Are you available to work the schedule listed in the job description?
- Do you have any concerns about your ability to lift up to 50 lb. harvest trays or push harvest racks repeatedly throughout the day? If so, please explain.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
