Oyster Farm Worker (Coos Bay)

Oyster Farm Worker (Coos Bay)

09 Jul 2024
Oregon, Oregon coast 00000 Oregon coast USA

Oyster Farm Worker (Coos Bay)

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Oyster Farm Worker Job Details

Description

Summary

Responsible for assisting with general farm operations including, but not limited to the planting, maintenance and harvest of the company’s oyster beds. Will perform general grounds maintenance and upkeep and assist with various projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

Be a role model in projecting and applying The Clausen Oyster Five Star Philosophy (Safety, Productivity, Quality, Commitment and Teamwork) and promote a work environment of teamwork at all times.

Perform tasks on the shellfish beds as directed, to include harvesting oysters in tubs, installing pipe and hanging longlines, and planting, maintaining and harvesting oyster 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.

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Preferred:

Minimum of six months related experience in the construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry.

Prior boat operator experience and license or boat experience preferred

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is exposed to:

Work in the outdoors in all seasons including inclement weather

Work in both the farm and office setting

Work around heavy equipment

Wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold

Moderate noise level

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must complete safety orientation prior to working on the mud flats.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wet, cold, hot, dry.

Must be able to work day and night as tides vary throughout the different seasons.

Must be physically able to lift and handle fifty pounds.

Must be able to speak and understand English.

Must wear proper safety gear when necessary.

Must work well with other crew members

Must be able to swim.

Must have own supply of rain gear, and head light.

Must be capable of understanding and following instructions from the crew boss and being accountable to him/her for work. (Harvest Boss)

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions at various times of the day and night.

Must pick up any garbage found on the Mud Flats and never leave any of their own garbage on the Mud Flats, Boats or at the Oyster Plant

Must maintain proper employee conduct including being aware and respectful of the time of day, noise level, and the homeowners that surround the Mud Flats in Coos Bay.

Total Compensation

At Clausen Oyster Farm , your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. When you add in the additional benefits below to our competitive base wage you can increase your total compensation up to 20%.

Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick,

Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members

Product purchase program

Clausen Oyster farm 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.

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