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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Laborer

Omega Protein, Inc. (LA)

Abbeville, LA

$15.65 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13378932933
Email address to Apply:
RDVRecruiting@omegaprotein.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
8
Job Duties:
Unload catch from fishing vessels. Assist in storing and maintaining inventory. Assist, as needed, with clean-up of plant grounds, production areas and equipment, mending nets. Perform other tasks as directed within the plant yard during the fishing season. Maintain cleanliness of work area. Assist with disposal of waste water. Complete all tasks safely. Report all hazards, accidents, injuries, or environmental excursions to member of the management team immediately. Work schedule: Day Shift:7am-3:30pm; Night Shift: 7pm to 3:30am. Must be available to work day or night shifts based on need with a minimum of 35 hours per week. Must be available to work any day of the week, depending on schedule.
Job Classification:
53-7062.00 - Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
ONE MONTH PLANT EXPERIENCE. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN COLD, WET, HOT, AND HUMID WEATHER AND BE ABLE TO WORK ON FEET IN BENT, STOOPED OR STANDING POSITIONS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50LBS CONSISTENTLY ALL DAY LONG. BACKGROUND CHECK AND POST-OFFER, PRE/POST-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING WILL BE CARRIED OUT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE US WORKERS AND THE H2B WORKERS. MUST PASS POST-OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAM AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE FOR ALL US AND H-2B WORKERS. OBSERVING SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THE PROPER USE OF SAFETY DEVICES IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Day/Shifts will vary. Holidays, weekends, and evenings are required as needed. Up to 44 hours of overtime available per week, as needed, but not guaranteed. Optional employer housing is available at no cost to the worker. Employer reserves the right to pay a higher wage rate or bonus to any worker in their sole discretion based on performance, skill, tenure, or experience. Employees must be at least 18 years of age due to possible hazards and danger.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 3:30 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Omega Protein, Inc. (LA)
Location:
Reedville, VA 22539

Worksite

Address:
9730 Andrew Road, Abbeville, LA 70510

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-24002-602125
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Overtime will be paid at a rate of $23.48/hr for working greater than 40 hours in any given week.
Date Posted:
1/26/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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