Geoduck Nursery Seed Worker

Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods. Visit our website at www.taylorshellfishfarms.com to learn more about our company

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Entry level shellfish nursery position. The position will support the raising of clam, geoduck and oyster seed at our nursery facility in Oyster Bay/Totten Inlet. Primary tasks for this position will involve washing, setting and screening shellfish seed and maintenance. No previous experience in aquaculture required. This position is physically demanding. This job will occur 95% of the time outside. This position will travel to multiple nursery sites which are located on rafts over the water.

Full time and seasonal positions available. Position will require working some weekends. Appropriate protective clothing required for all weather conditions. Taylor Shellfish is a drug free workplace.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently, at times with little direction
• Must possess a strong work ethic and reliable transportation
• Strong and sound decision making skills
• Must maintain positive company morale
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Counting and some math calculations required
• Good note keeping skills preferred
• May be required to work at other work sites/locations as needed.
• May be required to do other tasks as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and/or walk on uneven ground
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate and maintain pressure washer at times
• Must be able to swim
• Must be able to follow supervisor instructions

BENEFITS

Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 5% of the employee's gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately and gives you a whole week of paid time off in the first year (dependent on hours worked), plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company.

Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, material status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.