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
Work is outside 99% of the time. 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 chemical imbalance in pond water. Available for the entire contract period and able to perform all job duties. Hours of work 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.