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Farm Worker Aquaculture
Billy Mac Catfish Company
Cary, MS
$14.53 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +16628736248
- Email address to Apply:
- cweissinger@bellsouth.net
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 5
- Job Duties:
- Seine stock ponds to harvest stocker catfish and transfers to grow-out ponds Feed fish [hand or mechanical feeder] Monitor and correct oxygen levels in pond water, observe fish behavior and physical condition Harvest food fish from ponds and loads fish onto trucks for transport wades in the pond to position net using a foot to keep the mud line of the net on bottom, Repair spawning containers and place into brood ponds. Check spawning containers by “feeling” inside container for any fish or spawns. Remove spawns from containers and move to the hatchery where spawns will be prepared and placed into the hatching troughs. Transfer fry to nursery ponds. Feed nursery ponds by hand and feeder multiple times per day. After spawning, remove spawning containers and consolidate brood fish to holding ponds. Monitor water temperature and oxygen levels in the holding and fingerling ponds; feed the fingerlings and brood stock fish; maintain pond areas by removing weeds, grass, etc. Operate tractors and implements. Performs typical farm and pond maintenance levee repair and maintenance, pull weeds, mow grass, clean and store equipment, etc. uses seines, dip nets, waders, gloves uses oxygen meter and/or chemical test kit,
- Job Classification:
- 45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- No
- Special Requirements:
- Must be available for entire contract period. Must be able to perform all job duties. Able to operate tractors and other farm equipment. Able to swim. Must be able to work all shifts. 4e. Lift 60 pounds; spawning containers and feed. 4f. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, rain, heat, cold, insects and other natural elements. 4g-4j. Seining requires use of arms, legs and moving whole body walking in water 4-4 1/2 feet deep, lifting, balancing, and stooping. Applicants must provide documents to complete INS Form I-9 if hired. Be available at time and place necessary to begin employment.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 42
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Billy Mac Catfish Company
- Location:
- Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Worksite
- Address:
- 300 Owlhoot Road, Cary, MS 39045
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-24345-531944
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 12/18/2024
- Piece Rate Offer
- $0.00