Rogue Oysters is dedicated to producing the highest quality products possible, cleaning the Chesapeake Bay estuary and feeding families. The farm is the fundamental part of our business and we are ever-evolving our techniques to maximize production capabilities. Rogue is eager to have employees who are happy to take on the challenge of developing the farm to its fullest potential. We are looking for a full-time employee who we will guarantee 40 hours a week. This is a permanent, full-time position starting immediately. We will consider temporary full-time help as well.
SCHEDULE
6:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday(Note: This role will be doing on-land prep work frequently alone between 6:30 am and 7:00 am.)Needs to be able to work one weekend a month, April - November, and candidates schedule will be Saturday - Wednesday that week only.ROLES and TASKS
Seed work/grading seedCleaning the oyster nurseryPower washing gearBuilding cagesSorting, washing, and processing oysters for marketDriving the boatOther work as neededREQUIRED
Able to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedlyAble to bend down, stand, kneel for long periods of timeWork outdoors in all conditions, heat/cold/rain/snowComfortable working around water on docks and boatsComfortable texting and using mobile appsDriver's license and reliable transportationUpbeat personality and positive attitudeAble to do repetitive work well and efficientlyTake initiative and do whatever it takes to complete the job at handWillingness to work a flexible scheduleWillingness to learn to swim (if not able)HELPFUL
Experience driving boats and Virginia Boaters LicenseBENEFITS
Pay is $16/hr.5 paid holidays: New Years Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employees Birthday5 paid days off