Aquaculture Technician in Training

Riverence Provisions; Buhl (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable seafood is seeking an Aquaculture Technician in Training. This full-time role involves fish husbandry tasks, requires physical stamina, and offers comprehensive benefits. Join a close-knit team dedicated to environmental impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Short-term & long-term disability plans

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions, speak, read, and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties such as feeding, mortality removal, and screen scrubbing.
• Maintain farm sanitation and assist in other farm areas as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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What it’s really like to work here

At Riverence, we do things differently. We work together as a team, like a close-knit family, to achieve innovation, initiative, and encouragement in the workplace. We are on a mission to raise the standards of aquaculture, redefine what it means to be a responsible fishery, and become the leading provider of truly sustainable seafood. Riverence's facilities are primarily located in the Magic Valley of ID, including 14 fish farms, a research and development facility, a processing plant, and 4 brood facilities in WA and rural ID.

Description

We offer excellent comprehensive benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans, and more. If you are ready to work hard as a valued team member and make a positive environmental impact, Riverence is the right place for you.

Summary/Objective

• The Aquaculture Technician in Training will have a passion for fish husbandry, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and will perform duties such as feeding, mortality removal, and screen scrubbing.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of the facility layout, including sections, pond numbers, and rearing areas.
• Understanding of the Emergency Action Plan.
• Dependability, trustworthiness, and consistency in role execution.
• Understanding of the feed schedule and farm workflow.
• Knowledge of locations of offline settling ponds, sumps, influent valves, and head ditches.
• Knowledge about fish barriers and their uses.
• Awareness of potential farm hazards and biosecurity measures.
• Ability to handle mortality counting and removal, and assist with fish transfers.
• Routine maintenance of equipment and farm safety practices.
• Participate in safety training and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain farm sanitation, provide courteous service, and assist in other farm areas as needed.

Requirements

Competencies include attention to detail, safety awareness, and continual improvement. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. It operates outdoors, often in inclement weather. Physical demands include heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, working in waders, climbing, and repetitive motions. The role requires good hearing, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.

Position Details

Full-time, 5 days a week, possibly including weekends, with early morning start times. Local travel is required. Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Education & Experience

• Ability to follow directions, speak, read, and understand instructions.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED, aquaculture experience, or related degree.

Other

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change. The position is listed as an internship and part-time, with industry classification in Food and Beverage Manufacturing.