- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 40
- Job Duties:
- Once oysters enter plant workers will gently place the oysters on shaking tables and begin to separate the oysters according to the size and color that determines their destination within the plant; some workers will work opening oyster shells and removing the meat from the shell, packing, weighing, and labeling package; if oyster remains in shell plant workers will gently wash the outer shell removing dirt, algae or a slimy substance that grows on the oyster shell to avoid cross-contamination of bacteria before the shelled oysters are packed, weighed, labeled, and placed in ice boxes for pick-up or schedule deliveries to their rightful destination, such as restaurants, wholesalers, and manufacturers. All deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law will be made. Tools, equipment, and supplies will be provided to workers at no cost. The anticipated employment will last 120 days or more. Employer guarantees to offer work for a total number of hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees). Transportation for H-2B Visa workers and non-commuting United States Workers, including meals and lodging to the extent necessary to the place of employment, will be provided, or its cost to workers will be reimbursed within the first week of arrival. Upon completion of the work contract or when the worker is dismissed earlier, the employer will pay for the worker’s reasonable transportation and subsistence costs to return home or where the worker initially departed. The employer will also pay reasonable transportation and subsistence costs to workers who will not return home due to subsequent employment with another employer. The employer will not pay for return transportation and subsistence to workers reported to have voluntarily abandoned employment.
The transportation payment or reimbursement amount will equal the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily meals will be paid at $15.88 p/day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 p/day with receipts. Workers will work 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule (Monday to Friday) (Shifts: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) 7 hours and Saturday 5 hours (Shifts: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM or 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM or 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM ); Daily transportation will be provided to all workers including workers who do no reside at housing to and from plant located at (4310 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363), at no cost to workers. Public transportation is also available to the plant located at 4310 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363. Tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform duties will be provided to workers at no cost.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2041.00 - Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products