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Job Order for Farmworker/Laborer - Shellfish
Job Requirements
3 months of verifiable work experience (commercial shellfish – Oyster picking/planting)
Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period
Must be able to lift and/or load up to 60lbs
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Extensive pushing and pulling
Extensive sitting or walking
Frequent stooping or bending over
There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the job duties
Job Duties
- Picking can take place during any type of weather and any time of the day or night. Some shellfish beds are reached by walking across the mudflats while others are reached by a crew boat.
- Picking oysters is physical, constant repetitive motion, manual labor which involves hand picking live oysters off the tide flats into baskets and dumping them into a container. The average bushel of oysters weighs 40 to 65 pounds, the average oyster picker can pick anywhere from 100 to 200 bushels/day in a tide depending on individual effort and tide duration. A tide can last anywhere from 1 to 5 hours. Although the main function of an oyster picker is to pick oysters, this job may require any and all labor associated with farming activities such as but by all means not limited to: planting, digging, maintenance, clean up, bed preparation, washing, packing, record keeping, grounds maintenance, bagging shell, loading and emptying tanks with bags of shell, etc.
- Many of these tasks require lifting and moving 30 to 65 pounds in a constant repetitive motion as is the case with many agricultural activities.
- It is your responsibility to stay in contact with the oyster crew boss to know your work schedule and location.
- Although the main function is to assist in planting and harvesting oysters, this job may require workers toassist with farm vessel operations.
- Equipment operation can take place during any type of weather and during any time of the day or night.
- Those on deck must demonstrate an ability to work safely in a marine environmentwhile loading and unloading boats.
- Workers will be expected to perform manual labor including transferring oysters, moving tubs, offloading substrate, etc.
- Workers will be expected to perform maintenance and repairs,monitor for safety issues, clean all areas of vessel, and any other duty normal to deckhand work.
- It is your responsibility to stay in contact with your supervisor to know your work schedule and locations.
- Workers areresponsible for separating the oyster meats from the shell with shucking knife without damaging the meats and bring them to the counting station. The worker will be required to shuck oyster meats in a safe, clean manner andis required to pay attention to the quality and sanitation of the commodity shucked.
- Be able to sustain high energy activities for extended periods of time, handle stress and remain cool under pressure.
Workers can stand for extended periods of time. Will need to take ownership of own work and willing to be held accountable for own actions.
Workers must meet the minimum standard of picking 30 bushels of oysters per hour under normal harvest conditions and fill 2 gallons per hour when processing, workers that are unable to meet this standard will be provided training in accordance with Employers progressive discipline standards, including verbal instruction, written warnings, time off, or other coaching or instruction to teach the Worker to work more efficiently. If performance does not improve after coaching and several warnings, the Worker may be terminated.
The Employer attests that these workers will be properly trained by their supervisor who has a valid Private Applicators license which is the standard pursuant to Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, their supervisor will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA.
General Job Specifications:
- Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures.
- Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions.
- The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and general supervision. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work.
- Workers will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information.
- All work sites covered by this clearance order and all facilities of the employer are drug free workplaces. Workers must not report for work, enter employer’s property, or perform service while under the influence of or having used alcohol, marijuana or illegal controlled substances. Workers must not report for work or perform service while under the influence of or impaired by prescription drugs, medications, marijuana, alcohol or other substances that may in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction response or safety.
- Individuals who are not employed by the Employer will not be permitted in or adjacent to the work site. In particular, no non-working children may be present at or adjacent to work sites or left in vehicles during the workday. Workers arriving at work with non-working children or other non-workers will be sent home.
- Workers who are eligible for Employer provided housing will have employer arranged transportation from the housing to the worksite. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Farm Worker, Diversified Crops, under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code 45-2092.
Salary/Wage/Benefits
Hourly wage is $19.25 per hour.
The pay period shall bi-weekly.
- The employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies and personal protective equipment required in the performance of the specified work.
- Employer provided housing/kitchen facilities are available for employees who are unable to reasonably return to their place of residence the same day.
- Transportation costs to the job site for domestic workers from outside the local commuting distance of the job site will be reimbursed by the employer after 50% of the contract period. Transportation costs from the job site to the workers home will be provided to those domestic workers that complete the entire contract period.
- The amount of the reimbursement for subsistence shall be the minimum $15.96 per day up to the maximum of $59 per 24-hour travel day if receipts are provided, and to a pro-rated share of that amount based on quarters of travel days.
- Employer guarantees to offer employment for the hourly equivalent of 3/4 or 75% of the workdays of the work contract beginning with the first day of work.
- Full job description and employer benefits is available from the employer.
Hours/Days/Schedule
Contract period: April 10, 2024 – February 1, 2025
Work hours will be 7 hrs. a day Monday through Friday and 5hrs on Saturday.
Closing Date/Deadline
Employer will accept referrals until 09/06/2024
How to Apply/Request a Referral:
This employer has asked WorkSource to refer only fully qualified applicants for this job. If you would like to request a referral, simply “Apply” to this job post or please contact any WorkSource office for detailed instructions on how to apply. Please reference:
WorkSource Grays Harbor
415 W Wishkah Street, Suite 2D
Aberdeen, WA 98520
WorkSource Job ID: 269449140
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