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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

8

Job Duties:

Perform various tasks relating to the production of catfish including but not limited to: maintenance on: multiple types of equipment, roads/levees, grass/weed management, monitoring buoys, aerator implements, feed equipment, ATV’s and various other machines/tools found on a large farm operation. Assist in unloading fingerlings and place in ponds. Monitor and report/correct oxygen levels in pond water, learn to observe/report irregular fish behavior and physical conditions. Monitor pond water temperature, color, levels and general overall quality of growing environment. Monitor and record ponds for sick fish and disease symptoms and harass/remove all predatory birds and animals. Assist in harvesting food fish from ponds, pulling nets and loading fish onto trucks for transport. Occasionally handle live fish with some heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). Seining workers wade in the ponds beside the tow tractor to position seine net using foot to ride the mud line and keep net on bottom. Worker uses arms and legs and moves whole body walking in the water, pulling, lifting, balancing, and stooping. Will use seines, socks, dip nets, waders, gloves, life vests and all assigned safety PPE. Performs routine pond maintenance, levee/road repair, draining pot holes, removing aquatic weeds, tall grasses/small trees, mowing grass, operate weed-eater, clean and store equipment, to remove dead fish from ponds and bury, uses oxygen meter and/or chemical test kit. Will work outside in hot and cold weather and work in 4'-6' water in catfish ponds. Will be required to learn to daily operate, fuel, service fluids, maintain tires and repair equipment including but not limited to electric paddle wheels, PTO driven paddle wheels, tractors, trucks, ATVs, and oxygen monitoring systems. Other farm activities include: general farm work, cleaning and washing vehicles, nets, tractors, and various tools/equipment and shop/yard areas. All workers must practice safety, look out for co-workers and ALWAYS ask questions if you do not completely understand assigned tasks. This work is temporary and seasonal in nature, there is usually a dormant period during the months of November and December. This work is only available between the months of January through October. Workers are provided all tools, PPE and necessary items to do the job at no cost or deposit to the worker. Some workers will work 4:30am until 2:30pm and some will work 6:00am until 4:00pm depending on what tasks they are working. For the safety of all workers and the employer, applicants with a felony conviction of theft or violence will not be hired. A post hire criminal background check will be conducted post hire and at the employers expense and those with a felony conviction will be terminated.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. These hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity.

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

4:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Alabama Catfish LLC dba Harvest Select

Location:

Northport, AL 35473

Telephone Number:

+13345078705

Worksite

Address:

2685 County Rd. 135, Boligee, AL 35443

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22017-833747

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

A worker can earn bonuses based on performance. Bonuses are based on performance and are at the sole discretion of the employer.

Date Posted:

2/11/2022

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