Husbandry Assistant - Fresh Water

A fish hobbyist dream job!

CIS International is a Livestock Breeder, Wholesale Importer & Distributor of Fresh & Salt Water Live Tropical Fish, Aquatic Wood, Aquatic Plants, Live Rock & any many ornamental fish accessories. We have been in business since 1991 were we started off as a small company supplying local vendors in Jacksonville, Florida but now have growth to supply both local vendor and national wide retail pet stores.

The Aquatics Specialist will demonstrate a passion for fish husbandry, a good work ethic, and attention to detail. The will also perform a variety of husbandry duties including feeding, mortality removal, tank cleaning, and acclimation of new arrivals.

** Competitive Pay, Daily Performance Bonus, Benefits and Great Company Perks!
Please note applicant must have flexible schedule and availability on weekends.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities include removing and recording mortalities, feeding, and transferring fish.
• Monitor fish behavior and bring any abnormalities to supervisor’s attention.
• Assist with shipment acclimation.
• Allocating space, cleaning tanks, and preparing system for new arrivals.
• Always ensuring all assigned tanks are cleaned on daily bases
• Administering medication to fish with supervision.
• Assist with transfers between systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems. Routine cleaning including sweeping raceways.
• Always work to produce products people can trust by recognizing poor quality and communicating with management.
• Complete all tasks based on required safety guidelines
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping and sanitation procedures in the warehouse ensuring proper protocol and required biosecurity measures are followed.
• Provide prompt, friendly and courteous service to all employees with questions.
• Continually pursue sustainability of our natural resources with every decision, decreasing waste and being conscious of individual choices.
• Advocate positive change within our plant and company, empowering one another.
• Other duties as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person