BaySide Shellfish Company in Stone Harbor, NJ is seeking qualified individuals to join our bay work team.
You’ll spend your workday out in the bay harvesting clams as part of a small crew. Harvesting involves wading in shallow water (knee to thigh depth depending on tide) and using a rake to collect clams from the bay bottom. Clams are gathered into bushel baskets and loaded onto the boat as you go. When the day’s harvest is complete, the team unloads and assists with rinsing/handling and preparing clams for market.
Looking to Hire ASAP
Salary/Hourly Rate Will Be Based Upon Experience
Duties include but not limited to:
- General Harvesting as explained above
- Daily farm maintenance
- Grading and bagging of clams for sale
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of farming equipment (boats, pumps, hoists, etc.)
- Grading and sorting of clam seed
Qualifications:
- Team player with a good attitude (we will be working together in close proximity on a daily basis)
- Must be capable of understanding and following instructions from the foreman and being accountable to him/her for work.
- Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50+ lbs.
- Ability to operate the boat and equipment as needed
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible hours (although we try to work a normal work week, weather and tides dictate work hours, must be flexible)
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions at various times of the day and night.
- Must complete safety orientation prior to working on the farm
- Must wear proper safety gear when necessary.
- Must be able to swim.
- A Love for the marine environment!
Additional Details:
- Vacation Pay and Employer Sponsored HRA available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- This role requires lifting 50+ pounds regularly. Are you physically capable of handling this requirement?
- Are you willing and able to work in an environment where daily tasks are dictated by nature, such as tides, weather, or seasonal changes?
- Do you have experience in shellfish farming, commercial fishing, or aquaculture? If so, please describe your experience.
Ability to Commute:
- Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
