Farm Worker - Aquaculture
Employer
4892 CR 12
Faunsdale, AL 36738
United States
Job description
Job requires operating small tractors, trucks, lawnmowers, and weed eaters. Job will also require working on catfish ponds by checking oxygen levels in the ponds; collecting and transporting fish samples to processors; preparing flavor sampling lists or size sampling lists or obtaining lists from management; monitoring and observing fish characteristics such as length, weight, behavior, growth, survival, and or signs of parasites, diseases or pathogens while performing other job duties; monitoring and maintaining pond water oxygen levels and pond water quality levels including the performance of standard water quality tests; recording field data and preparing reports relating to harvesting and feeding activities by inputting data into an electronic registry or recording data on paper forms; maintaining work logs, repair logs, and maintenance records; performing fence repairs; spraying grass with tractor and sprayer and cutting grass; repairing and maintaining drains, levees, wells, aerators, and road grading work; performing grounds maintenance; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
Work on the farm requires a broad range of circumstances, employees will clean the shop or sheds. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Cell phone use is not allowed at the worksite. Workers must have the ability to swim, perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions, and properly and safely hand various hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.