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Hog Island Oyster Co

Farm Crew

Samoa, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... live! At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in ...

Hog Island Oyster Company Inc

Farm Crew

Marshall, CA

$22 - $25/hr

We work in a team as stewards of Tomales Bay, an ever-changing environment. We stay adaptable and ... Oyster Sorting by Hand * Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry * Oyster Gear Maintenance (repairing ...

Hog Island Oyster Co

Farm Crew

Marshall, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

We work in a team as stewards of Tomales Bay, an ever-changing environment. We stay adaptable and ... Oyster Sorting by Hand * Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry * Oyster Gear Maintenance (repairing ...

Hog Island Oyster Company Inc

Farm Crew

Marshall, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

We work in a team as stewards of Tomales Bay, an ever-changing environment. We stay adaptable and ... Oyster Sorting by Hand * Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry * Oyster Gear Maintenance (repairing ...

Meadowood Napa Valley

Farm Crew Member

Saint Helena, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join ... Meadowood's Culinary Farm grows unique, seasonally appropriate crops using organic and sustainable ...

The French Laundry

Farm Worker

Yountville, CA

$20/hr

Join Chef Thomas Keller's Yountville Culinary Garden team as a Farm Hand ! We're seeking ... Embrace the opportunity to contribute to the magic of The French Laundry in Yountville, CA. This is ...

Hog Island Oyster Company Inc

Farm Crew

Samoa, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... live! At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in ...

Hog Island Oyster Company Inc

Farm Crew

Samoa, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... live! At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in ...

Sakata Seed America, INC.

Farm Technician

Woodland, CA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Responsible for pesticide applications (spraying, chemigation or hand applications) and overall ... Spray rig calibration and mixing, loading required in addition to maintaining complete spray ...

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Stage Hand

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These ...

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Hand Stacker

Riverside, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

... Dairy Farmers of America brand of families, with almost 100 years in business, we are not only ... Hand stack as needed including providing break and lunch relief. * Move, stack, or place product ...

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How much do live in farm hand jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in farm hand in California is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Live In Farm Hand?

A typical day for a Live In Farm Hand starts early and involves a variety of physical tasks such as feeding and caring for animals, cleaning stalls, maintaining fences, and operating farm equipment. You'll often work closely with farm owners or other workers to coordinate tasks and respond to seasonal needs, like planting or harvesting. While routines can vary depending on the farm's focus, flexibility is important as duties may shift based on weather or livestock emergencies. Living on-site means you might also be expected to help with urgent needs outside of standard hours, but it also provides a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in farm life and operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Live In Farm Hand position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Farm Hand, you need hands-on experience with livestock care, crop management, and general farm maintenance, often supplemented by a high school diploma or relevant work background. Familiarity with farm machinery, basic mechanical tools, and possibly certifications in first aid or animal handling are valuable. Dependability, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills help you integrate with the farm team and adapt to changing tasks. These abilities are essential to ensure the smooth running of daily farm operations and the well-being of both animals and crops.

What is a Live In Farm Hand job?

A Live In Farm Hand is a worker who lives on-site at a farm and assists with daily operations such as feeding animals, maintaining equipment, planting and harvesting crops, and general farm upkeep. This role often includes housing as part of the compensation. Responsibilities can vary based on the type of farm, and work is typically physically demanding and requires flexibility.

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Farm Crew

Farm Crew

Hog Island Oyster Co

Samoa, CA • On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Hog Island Oyster Co. is looking for a Farm Crew Worker to join our team! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working on the water and outdoors, rain or shine (or wind)? This a full-time position that works a varied schedule, depending on the tides. If you're looking for a job that will both challenge and reward while working for a Company that takes care of its people, the planet and profits, then we encourage you to apply. Hog Island Oyster Co. is proud to be a certified Benefit Corporation, using business as a force for good. If interest, please include a cover letter and list of references with your application submission.
Live to shuck, shuck to live!
At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in Marshall and our restaurants in Marshall, San Francisco, Larkspur and Napa.
What we provide:
  • Competitive pay
  • Generous medical and dental plan
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid vacation & sick time
  • Employee discounts, Industry-leading training and opportunities for advancement

What are the job duties:
  • Oyster Harvesting
  • Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry
  • Repair and maintain farm infrastructure
  • Operate small and heavy medium machinery such as forklifts, tractors, trucks and boats
  • Assist with ranch and environmental clean-up; must be compliant with all regulations
  • Equipment maintenance which includes cleaning of equipment
  • Equipment and site maintenance which includes regular cleaning of equipment, production facilities, and gear storage yard
  • Communicate via email and/or verbally with other employees, managers, and guests
  • Abide by the Hog Island Company rules, policies, and procedures, including safety trainings and meetings, as defined in the Staff Guide
  • Report to work in a timely manner and in accordance with the defined schedule

Requirements
What we require:
  • A willingness to learn and grow
  • Teamwork
  • An interest in working in an outdoor marine environment in and around Tomales Bay
  • Experience or interest in Boat Captain (training will be provided), a plus!
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to operate a forklift (training will be provided)
  • Ability to operate power tools (training will be provided)
  • The physical ability to stand (with breaks) for up to 10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Flexible availability

Physical Demands
The Farm Crew Worker is a physically demanding job which includes the lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:
? Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms;
? Regularly talk and hear up to 10 hours a day;
? Regularly walk on uneven surfaces including boat surfaces and mud flats;
? Repeatedly and safely lift and/or move items heavier than fifty (50) pounds
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? The noise level in the work environment can be high
? Work environment is fast paced and frequently changing. Interruptions to the schedule are considered normal
? Work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals
? Work involves some exposure to extreme elements such as cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
? Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present in the work site environment
We help and take care of each other, our customers, our communities and our planet, and we have FUN doing it, so come and join us.
At Hog Island Oyster Co. we stand for oysters, diversity and equality! This means cultivating a work place free from discrimination and harassment of any kind, and providing equal employment opportunities for all. People of all backgrounds and interests are welcome in our family. Shall we set a place at the table for you?
Salary Description
$22/hr - $25/Hr DOE

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