Deckhand/ Skipper in Training

Salary: $18/ Hour DOE

Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America.  The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.

Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, material status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Deckhand will assist in handling all product, equipment, and gear, as well as spreading seed and any other tasks as needed. The deckhands are responsible for learning/knowing the specific farms they work on and must be able to communicate harvest details during transport from beach to plant. Shipments must all be properly labeled. A drivers license and drivers abstract are required, along with a Washington State boater’s license. Employee must complete the Taylor Shellfish boater’s safety training/orientation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be required to tend to the loading and unloading of the boat.
• Will be responsible for making sure that loads are placed properly on the truck.
• Must be able to spread seed and transplant evenly/consistently.
• Must make sure everything is being done to enhance the shellfish beds as needed.
• Must help the skipper watch for any hazards.
• Must properly secure boat when it is needed and at the end of each shift.
• Must help with the maintenance and cleanliness of the boat.
• Must do any other boat activities that the skipper requires assistance with.
• Must be able to work tides as required.
• Must report to Skipper for daily duties.
• Will be required to work at the sites/locations that the boat is assigned.
• May be required to do other tasks as needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must complete safety orientation prior to working.
• Must be physically able to lift and handle sixty pounds.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Must wear proper safety gear when necessary.
• Must work well with other crew members.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be capable of understanding and following instructions from the Skipper.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions at various times of the day and night.
• Must be able to enter time worked into tracking system with accurate numbers daily.
• Must pick up any garbage found on the beach and never leave any of their own garbage on the beach.
• Must maintain proper employee conduct including being aware and respectful of time of day, noise level, and the homeowners that surrounds the beaches.

BENEFITS

Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 2.5% of the employee’s gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately and gives you over a week of paid time off in the first year (dependent on hours worked), plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company, and a tuition reimbursement program.