Nursery Shellfish Seed Worker

Taylor Shellfish•Shelton, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 and Oakland Bay. 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. Possession of a Washington State Boater Education Card is strongly encouraged. Candidates who already hold this certification, or obtain it during employment, may be eligible for increased pay. This is a seasonal position. Position will require working some weekends. Appropriate protective clothing required for all weather conditions. Taylor Shellfish is a drug free workplace.

Requirements

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
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 swim