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Laborer

Omega Protein, Inc. (LA)

Abbeville, LA

$15.49 per hour

Job Order Not Available

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13378932933

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.
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. Days and shifts may vary. Holidays, weekends, and evenings required as needed. Work schedule: day shift: 7am-3:30pm; night shift: 7pm to 3:30am. 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. Employer is offering up to 44 hours of overtime per week as needed, but not guaranteed. Optional employer housing is available at no cost to the worker. Employees must be at least 18 years of age. Employer is offering paid on the job training. Employer reserves the right to perform randomized drug testing at the employer's expense.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Omega Protein, Inc. (LA)
Location:
Abbeville, LA 70510

Worksite

Address:
9730 Andrew Road, Abbeville, LA 70510

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-26001-520519
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Overtime will be paid at a rate of $23.24/hr for working greater than 40 hours in any given week.
Date Posted:
2/19/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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