This is a new industry for Texas, so this is an opportunity to learn the skills to be a successful oyster farmer. Candidates are not expected to know about oyster aquaculture but must be willing to learn and retain the knowledge. Previous experiences with oyster aquaculture, on-water work, or experience with boats are a plus.
Specific responsibilities:
- Monitor general shellfish health, growth, and inventory and notify Crew Chief or Assistant Farm Manager if any concerns arise
- Harvest, sort, wash, and pack oysters in fulfillment of orders per direction of KAOC managers
- Build, install, and repair oyster aquaculture gear and infrastructure
- Accurately measure and fill oysters into correct size bags and place on lease
- Operate power tools
- Assist with tracking maintenance, repairs, safety issues, and other issues to be resolved, and report up the chain of command, as needed
- Tumble and grade oysters using tumbler
- Carry out biofouling management plan by flipping cages per direction of KAOC managers
- Sink and raise gear in accordance with our hurricane plan
- Uphold sanitation and safety regulations within the processing center and on the water
- Identify when a site is not maintained according to regulations and alert Crew Chief or Assistant Farm Manager
- Take accountability for actions and learn from them
- Maintain a clean/organized workspace
Requirements:
- Positive attitude, willing to learn, and willing to work hard
- Able to pass background check
- Able to swim
- Be available and flexible for work outside of 8 hours or 5 days a week
- Able to lift 60 lbs
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to comply with all KAOC standards and policies
- Able to take direction from supervisors and senior team members
- Able work through a variety of weather conditions
Application deadline: September 30, 2024
Compensation: $15 to $17 per hour
