Aquaculture Farm Operations Lead

Riverence-Provisions-LLC; Buhl (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverence Provisions LLC is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager in Idaho to supervise all life stages of fish and coordinate daily farm operations with the Farm Manager. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and recordkeeping skills to maintain production targets and animal health standards.

The candidate should have experience in fish husbandry, familiarity with relevant software, and a willingness to travel for continuing education and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, fisheries science, marine biology, aquaculture, and/or business with experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of fish health practices such as disease diagnostics and common treatment practices is preferred.
• Computer knowledge, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.
• Exemplary attendance and good work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all life stages of fish on farm.
• Work with Farm Manager to schedule and supervise day to day activities of the farm and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Train and supervise team members in fish handling, grading, movement, pond inventory, size sampling, fish transportation, spawning, egg incubation, and all other fish husbandry activities.
• Responsible for day to day management of fish health practices.
• Address short and long-term fish health problems on the farm.
• Perform critical reviews of and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Examine fish grossly and microscopically, as needed.
• Oversee and coordinate all fish vaccinations and treatments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Coordinate and participate in movements of fish on and between farms.
• Responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of facility, vehicles, and equipment.
• Participate in farm-based internal audits of production standards.
• Become proficient with the company database program and reports.
• Record keeping and compliance with regulatory and third-party certification requirements.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules with varying hours as required.
• Participate in discussions about confidential/sensitive matters.
• Manage employees with integrity, fairness, and awareness of company objectives while ensuring quality and safety standards are observed.
• Communicate through written, oral, and face-to-face interactions to ensure completion of work.
• Hands-on protocol development and training of team members.
• Ability to travel for continuing education and training.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Recordkeeping

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science or related fields

Tools

Database software

Job description

Riverence Provisions LLC is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager in Idaho to supervise all life stages of fish and coordinate daily farm operations with the Farm Manager. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and recordkeeping skills to maintain production targets and animal health standards.

The candidate should have experience in fish husbandry, familiarity with relevant software, and a willingness to travel for continuing education and training.