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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Clams and oysters. Perform manual duties related to shellfish farming. Cultivate, grow, and harvest shellfish. Wash seed shellfish by hand. Grade shellfish on shaking tables or graders. Place juvenile shellfish in floats, cages, or under nets for deployment. Remove and harvest mature shellfish. Wash and pack for sale, pick up, or local delivery. Redeploy any shellfish not ready for market. Clean, repair and maintain nets, floats, trays and others equipment. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Outdoor work required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Work will primarily take place on a boat and out of the boat in open water. Worker must have no fear of water or boats. Insurable driver's license required for workers who drive company vehicles. Workers with insurable driver's license may be asked to drive company vehicles. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

No experience required. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.

Number of Hours Per Week:

57

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

H.M. Terry Company, Inc.

Location:

Willis Warf, VA 23486

Worksite

Address:

5039 Willis Wharf Rd, Willis Wharf, VA 23486

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25357-507270

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/31/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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