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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Oyster Processor

Glebe Point Aquaculture, Inc.

Heathsville, VA

$15.46 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
info@lwoysters.com
Web address to Apply:
www.vawc.virginia.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
9
Job Duties:
Perform manual labor to shuck oysters using knife to gently pry open live oysters. Wash silt and muck from fresh oysters. Insert blade using moderate force and vibration if necessary, at the hinge between the two valves. Twist the blade until there is a slight pop. Slide the blade upward to cut the adductor muscle which holds the shell closed, separating the meat from the shell. Inspect oysters and remove clackers, shells, unresponsive/dead oysters and dry, gummy, or smelly meat. Meat will be frozen, canned, packed or otherwise disposed of as deemed necessary. Clean and sanitize work areas, aprons and knives. These jobs involve routine processing, preparing, and cleaning oysters. Drug free workplace. Post-accident drug testing conducted at employer's expense.
Job Classification:
51-3022.00 - Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

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:
Saturday and Sunday work required, when necessary. Post-hire drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers upon suspicion of use. Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Must possess or be able to obtain U.S. driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Glebe Point Aquaculture, Inc.
Location:
Heathsville, VA 22473

Worksite

Address:
309 Railway Dr, Heathsville, VA 22473

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-24185-170469
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
Piece rate of $1.41-per lb. -$15.46 (PWD) per hour guaranteed; workers are expected to shuck at least 11 lbs. per hour;
Date Posted:
8/1/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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