Aquaculture Technician in Training

Riverence Provisions LLC•Wendell, ID

just now•Onsite

About The Position

At Riverence, we do things differently. We work together as a team, like a close-knit family, to achieve innovation, initiative, and encouragement in the workplace. We are on the mission to raise the standards of aquaculture, redefine what it means to be a responsible fishery and become the leading provider of truly sustainable seafood. Riverence consists of facilities located primarily in the Magic Valley of ID that range from 14 different fish farms, a research and development facility, a processing plant, and 4 brood facilities that are located in WA and rural ID. The Aquaculture Technician in Training will demonstrate a passion for fish husbandry, a good work ethic, attention to detail and will perform a variety of aquaculture husbandry duties to include daily farm chores including feeding, mortality removal, and screen scrubbing.

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Safety.
Continual Improvement.
The ability to speak, read, understand and follow directions with or without reasonable accommodations is required.
Driver’s license and good driving record required with reliable transportation to and from the work site.

Nice To Haves

High school Education or GED preferred
Aquaculture experience preferred.
Aquaculture or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a passion for fish husbandry, a good work ethic, and attention to detail.
Perform a variety of aquaculture husbandry duties including daily farm chores, feeding, mortality removal, and screen scrubbing.
Maintain knowledge of the facility including sections, pond numbers, and rearing areas.
Understand and follow the Emergency Action Plan.
Be dependable, trustworthy, and consistent in the role on the farm.
Understand the general feed schedule and farm workflow.
Know the locations of offline settling ponds, sumps, influent valves, and head ditches.
Possess knowledge about fish barriers and their uses including tail screens, jump board, graders, and screens.
Be knowledgeable about facility equipment.
Be aware of potential farm hazards.
Be aware of significant manure build-up, wasted feed, and broken tail screens.
Be aware of technician’s activities and the meaning and significance of withdrawal tags on the ponds.
Know SDS locations and their use.
Perform and practice biosecurity procedures around the farm, including hatch-house, outdoor, and disinfections.
Count and pick mortality.
Handle fish and select proper grading techniques.
Perform truck maintenance and ensure truck cleanliness.
Clean screens.
Ensure care of vehicles, equipment, and farm safety.
Maintain basic pond hygiene, including awareness and cleaning of debris on head ditch grates and first use ponds water entry points.
Operate and maintain vacuum/pumping equipment.
Remove and record mortalities.
Monitor fish behavior and bring any abnormalities to supervisor’s attention.
Assist with fish transfers.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems, including sweeping raceways, cleaning, and repairing graders and equipment on farms.
Complete all tasks based on required safety guidelines.
Participate in all safety training.
Be willing to perform any task on the farm, regardless of specific job, skill, or seniority.
Maintain appropriate housekeeping and sanitation procedures on the farm, ensuring proper protocol and required biosecurity measures are followed.
Provide prompt, friendly, and courteous service to internal and external customers.
Help out with other areas on the farm when needed.
Perform other duties as required.