Farm Crew at Hog Island Oyster Company Inc

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oyster Harvesting, Seed Planting, Husbandry, Forklift Operation, Tractor Operation, Boat Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Power Tool Operation, Teamwork, Communication, Environmental Clean-up, Bilingualism

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Hog Island Oyster Co. is looking for a Farm Crew Worker to join our team! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working on the water and outdoors, rain or shine (or wind)? This a full-time position that works a varied schedule, depending on the tides. If you’re looking for a job that will both challenge and reward while working for a Company that takes care of its people, the planet and profits, then we encourage you to apply. Hog Island Oyster Co. is proud to be a certified Benefit Corporation, using business as a force for good. If interest, please include a cover letter and list of references with your application submission. Live to shuck, shuck to live! At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in Marshall and our restaurants in Marshall, San Francisco, Larkspur and Napa. What we provide: Competitive pay Generous medical and dental plan Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid vacation & sick time Employee discounts, Industry-leading training and opportunities for advancement What are the job duties: Oyster Harvesting Oyster Seed Planting and Husbandry Repair and maintain farm infrastructure Operate small and heavy medium machinery such as forklifts, tractors, trucks and boats Assist with ranch and environmental clean-up; must be compliant with all regulations Equipment maintenance which includes cleaning of equipment Equipment and site maintenance which includes regular cleaning of equipment, production facilities, and gear storage yard Communicate via email and/or verbally with other employees, managers, and guests Abide by the Hog Island Company rules, policies, and procedures, including safety trainings and meetings, as defined in the Staff Guide Report to work in a timely manner and in accordance with the defined schedule Requirements What we require: A willingness to learn and grow Teamwork An interest in working in an outdoor marine environment in and around Tomales Bay Experience or interest in Boat Captain (training will be provided), a plus! Must be at least 18 years of age Ability to operate a forklift (training will be provided) Ability to operate power tools (training will be provided) The physical ability to stand (with breaks) for up to 10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds Bilingual preferred Flexible availability Physical Demands The Farm Crew Worker is a physically demanding job which includes the lifting in excess of 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to: ? Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; ? Regularly talk and hear up to 10 hours a day; ? Regularly walk on uneven surfaces including boat surfaces and mud flats; ? Repeatedly and safely lift and/or move items heavier than fifty (50) pounds Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ? The noise level in the work environment can be high ? Work environment is fast paced and frequently changing. Interruptions to the schedule are considered normal ? Work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals ? Work involves some exposure to extreme elements such as cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises ? Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present in the work site environment We help and take care of each other, our customers, our communities and our planet, and we have FUN doing it, so come and join us. At Hog Island Oyster Co. we stand for oysters, diversity and equality! This means cultivating a work place free from discrimination and harassment of any kind, and providing equal employment opportunities for all. People of all backgrounds and interests are welcome in our family. Shall we set a place at the table for you?

Responsibilities

Perform oyster harvesting, seed planting, and husbandry while maintaining farm infrastructure and equipment. Operate various machinery including forklifts, tractors, and boats to support sustainable shellfish production.