Oyster Farmer

Barrier Beauties is a small business in Port Bolivar, TX. We are an Off Bottom Oyster Farm. We are one of the first Oyster farms in Texas as part of Texas Parks and Wildlife’s new Cultivated Oyster Mariculture program.

The position is located in Bolivar Texas near Galveston. Candidates need to be located in the Galveston/ Port Bolivar area already. We can offer growth opportunities the longer you work for us, and a guarneteed pay raise after 90 days.

We are looking for full time to work on the farm. No experience is required as we can train you.

Responsibilities:

-Going out to the farm to fix equitment and mange the oysters
- Manage and oversee all aspects of farm operations, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops of oysters
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as power washing, and cleaning equipment and oysters

-Build new mesh bags that hold the oysters
- Perform heavy lifting and manual labor as required, 50 pound minimum
- Ensure compliance with regulations related to farming practices
- Split and Sort oyster bags

Requirements:
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person