Farm Worker Shellfish- Samish
About the role
We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
A Farm Worker at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our farm team supporting efforts to optimize production and maintain a clean and safe work environment. This position involves harvesting, infrastructure maintenance, farm organization, and equipment operation and is ideal for someone who has physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in various environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Participate in seeding operations which include (but are not limited to) putting out lines, disking, and prepping lines for future crops.
- Maintenance of rafts, lines, and farm structures
- Participate in harvesting activities including sorting, cleaning, and packing mussels for sale.
- Adhere to company health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Keep accurate records of activities and fill out necessary paperwork.
- Handle various types of farm equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and harvesting equipment safely and efficiently.
- Help with organizing the farm area and cleaning up as needed.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently even in adverse weather conditions and on the water.
- Manage the growth and harvesting of mussel lines.
- Assist with packing operations when necessary in order to meet sales and customer needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license (preferred)
- Prior experience with aquaculture farming (preferred)
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) (preferred)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
Working Conditions
The working 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:
- Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
- Large, specialized equipment
- Large moving equipment
- High noise level
- Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Wet environment
- Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
- Well-illuminated environment
- Scents related to the production facility
Benefits
Total Compensation: At Pacific Seafood, Your Base Wage Is Only a Portion Of Your Overall Compensation Package. We Invest In Our Team Members Through a Comprehensive And Attractive Total Rewards Package, Including But Not Limited To
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days and vacation
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pay
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour