Mussel Processing – Land Crew:
Bangs Island Mussels is looking for a dependable individual to join our team. In this role, you will learn the essential skills of land-based mussel inspection and processing.
Reports To:
The mussel processing position reports to the Mussel Processing Room manager.
Job Overview:
Year-round, we harvest mussels from our farm 1-4 days per week. You will work with our experienced mussel processing land crew in the afternoons, inspecting and processing mussels. This is essentially a “mussel assembly line.” The work is fast-paced and in a wet environment. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, develop problem-solving skills, meet production goals, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Days and Hours
1:00pm to 10:00pm (the end time varies according to the harvest amount), Mondays and Wednesdays, and 1:00pm to 7:00pm (the end time varies according to the harvest amount) Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Mussel inspection
· Hand inspection of mussels along a moving conveyor line
· Set-up and clean-up processing area
· Washing, bagging, weighing, and tagging mussels
· Miscellaneous land-based farm maintenance projects (i.e., net patching, making rope droppers, etc.)
· Actively participating in and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the processing facility
Qualifications and Requirements
No experience necessary! We will train you.
Requirements:
· Dependable and on-time
· Positive attitude
· A good work ethic.
· Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
· Ability to lift 50lbs.
· Ability to work as a team (a crew of 5-7)
· Waterproof boots
Job Type and Salary
· Part time (approximately 27 hours per week)
*Potential FULL TIME available
· $21 per hour
Benefits
After 90 days:
· 1 week of paid time off (PTO)
· Paid time off for 6 major holidays
· 401K Retirement plan
· Free mussels on a regular basis!
· Opportunity to grow within the company
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME 04101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
