Crawfish Farmworker & Harvest Technician

John M. Manuel; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Louisiana is seeking crawfishing workers to perform field duties, operate crawfish boats, set and check traps, and help with hauling and loading to buyers. This position requires strong physical stamina, the ability to lift about 70 pounds, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for long hours with overtime during peak season.

Random drug screening is conducted on hire. Base hours are 40 per week, with a one hour unpaid lunch; overtime may be offered during the busy season, and

Qualifications

• Minimum two months experience in similar occupation.
• Driver's license required.
• Random drug screening upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Crawfishing in boats.
• Catching crawfish.
• Performing crawfishing duties in fields.
• Manually cutting up fish bait.
• Bait/check crawfish traps.
• Grade/wash crawfish for shipment.
• Repair traps as needed.
• Travel required to bring crawfish to buyers.
• Operate crawfish boat.
• Catch bait.
• Tractor/equip/truck driving.
• Field prep.
• Water maintenance.
• Manual shovel work.
• Hoe weeds.
• Spot spray.
• Repair/maintain equipment, farm and fences.
• Maintain field levees/roads/shop.
• Load/unload trucks.

Skills

Boat operation

Manual labor

Lifting 70 lbs

Driving license

Job description

H2ajobs in Louisiana is seeking crawfishing workers to perform field duties, operate crawfish boats, set and check traps, and help with hauling and loading to buyers. This position requires strong physical stamina, the ability to lift about 70 pounds, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for long hours with overtime during peak season.

Random drug screening is conducted on hire. Base hours are 40 per week, with a one hour unpaid lunch; overtime may be offered during the busy season, and