Farm Workers, Aquaculture
Employer
4024 Money Sunk Road
Yazoo City, MS 39194
United States
Job description
Seine ponds to harvest stocker catfish and transfer to grow-out ponds. Harvest brood fish from holding ponds and transfer to brood pond. Visually inspect brood fish, select based on physical characteristics, sex ratio and weight. Monitor brood and grow out ponds for disease outbreaks and predatory birds. Observe fish behavior/physical condition, monitor/correct oxygen levels in pond water. Feed fish. Clean/disinfect hatching jars. Monitor hatchery, feed fry 12 to 18 times daily. Transfer fry to nursery ponds. Feed nursery ponds by hand/feeder multiple times per day. After spawning consolidate brood fish to holding ponds. Perform typical farm and pond maintenance levee repair and maintenance, pull weeds, mow grass, clean and store equipment, etc. Uses seines, dip nets, waders, gloves Uses oxygen meter and/or chemical test kit Alternate work includes cleaning shed areas, removing debris from farm areas, repairing sheds, etc. work in 4-4 1/2 feet water, handle live fish.
Special Requirements
Walk-in 4-41/2 feet water. Able to swim. Work is outside 99% of the time. Work at both locations. Work in hot and cold weather. Uses seines, dip nets, waders, gloves, mowers, hoes, shovels. Uses oxygen meter and/or chemical test kit After training demonstration able to use oxygen meter and identify and correct a chemical imbalance in pond water. Must be available for the entire contract period and able to perform all job duties. Hours of work may vary due to weather conditions and job duties. Applicants meeting all qualifications required must possess documents to complete INS Form I-9 and be available at the time and place necessary to begin employment. "In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."