Oyster Farming Deck Hand

Full - Time / PART-TIME
ApRIL - October

Role:
This position is for an oyster farm worker/deckhand on our small boats and work barges tending our 22 acre oyster farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely on the water. You’ll be ready to pitch in wherever needed, communicate effectively with the team, and stay positive in a fast-paced environment. Being on your feet all day and getting muddy is part of the job, so a good attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Comfort with driving boats and company trucks is a plus. If you’re eager to learn, ready to pitch in wherever needed, and can adapt to changing conditions, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Running 21-24ft boats with tiller steer, occasionally helm steer boat as well

  • Handling lines, oyster cages, bags and equipment

  • Sorting, grading, counting, washing down oysters

  • Harvesting market oysters

  • Landing, tumbling, and re-bagging oysters as they grow. 

  • Manage supplies needed for the oyster farm, and associated vessels


Job Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand and work for several hours at a time outside.

  • Ability to lift 30 lbs. repetitively.

  • Experience on the water is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. 

  • Positive and helpful disposition.

  • Ability to work with a team.

  • Ability to use phone applications for clocking in, organizing farm, communicating with co-workers and tagging oysters 


Compensation

  • Competitive pay based on skill and experience.

  • Paid lunch breaks.

  • Time and a half for overtime.

  • Major holidays off.

  • No work on weekends

  • Awesome deals on oysters!