Farm Workers, Aquaculture
Employer
2628 Erickson Road
Yazoo City, MS 39194
United States
Job description
Feed fish [hand or mechanical feeder]
Monitor and correct oxygen levels in pond water Observe fish behavior and physical condition
Harvest food fish from ponds and loads fish onto trucks for transport wades in the pond to position net using a foot to keep the mud line of the net on bottom,
Performs typical farm and pond maintenance levee repair and maintenance, control predators, pull weeds, mow grass, clean and store equipment, etc. uses seines, dip nets, waders, gloves uses oxygen meter and/or chemical test kit,
Work outside in heat and cold, work in 4'-4 1/2' water in catfish pond. handle live fish, some heavy lifting (30 pounds.)
Special Requirements
Walk in 4-41/2 feet water. Able to swim. Must be available for entire contract period. Must be able to perform all job duties. 4b. Able to operate tractors and other equipment. 4e. Lift 30 pounds- feed,; 4f. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, rain, heat, cold, insects and other natural elements. 4g-4j. Job duties require use of arms, legs, lifting, balancing, and stooping. After training able to use oxygen meter and identify and correct chemical imbalance in pond water. Applicants meeting all qualifications required must possess documents to complete INS Form I-9 and be available at time and place necessary to begin employment. A drivers license is not required to drive farm trucks on farm access roads or to drive farm implements, tractors etc.