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Job description

Prepare trawler for shrimping activities; use and place nets into water and retrieve shrimp; sort and head shrimp using hand held tools such as knives; place shrimp in containers and ice down to preserve catch. Mop and clean work area and equipment.

55 hours per week. Normal schedule Sunday through Friday from 11:00pm-7:00am & Saturday 11:00pm-6:00am, hours may vary depending on weather.

Basic rate of pay: $15.33 per hour or 7-10% of the catch, whichever is higher. Employer may increase wage based on experience, changes in market conditions, and/or provide additional pay for performance and tenure. An overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours per workweek. Generally, when overtime is available it will be paid at $23.00 per hour based on locality the work is performed and the base rate of pay offered per hour.

A single workweek will be used in computing wages due. Workers will be paid bi-weekly.

Daily transportation provided from central location in Matagorda County, Texas to employer owned commercial shrimp trawler.

Employer will provide worker at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform job.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work a 7-day schedule, may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to remain on trawler for up to 60 days at a time. Applicants must complete an employment application. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Working conditions may include excessive heat and/or cold, rainy days and cold weather on deck.