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Published on Jul 23 2026

Shellfish Processor

$12.87  per hour
Visa required: H-2B
From Oct 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027

Employer

166 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
United States

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Job description

H-2B workers are not involved in fetching sacks oysters. Mostly they wait for oysters to be brought to their shucking station. Workers may sometimes retrieve raw product from sacks already placed in the shucking
area using a box or bucket. Workers use hand tools to open oysters and required PPE such as slickers and gloves. Workers may use manual hand trucks.

Workers clean their work station with soap & water to rid of shells, mud etc. May use buckets, brooms and squeegees.

Obtain & distribute product; use knife to cut oyster from shell; discard shell; inspect meat for blemishes & remove/discard; separate processed meat by size and quality and place oysters in containers; assist with cleaning work stations at end of shift. Piece rate may be offered; rate will be determined based on wage determination.

No Experience/No educ. 3 days on the job training provided

See attached addendum

Special Requirements

Lift/carry up to 35 pounds.

Employer paid drug test is Post Accident. The employer may conduct lawful, job-related screening of
applicants, including inquiries into criminal history, where permitted by applicable federal, state, and local
laws. Any consideration of criminal history will be conducted on an individualized basis and employment
decisions will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner consistent with applicable laws and business
necessity. No infectious diseases; seafood allergies may be fatal

Employer Contact Info

+12284522722

[email protected]

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