Packer Driver

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A marine aquaculture company in Florida is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role involving packing orders, animal husbandry, and deliveries across the Southeast. Candidates must have a clean driving record, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Flexible hours are required with occasional early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record is essential.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
• Experience with tropical fish preferred.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pack orders and care for animals.
• Make deliveries and pick up shipments.
• Drive company-owned vehicle for deliveries.
• Learn packing techniques for bags and boxes.
• Assist with export paperwork as necessary.

Skills

Clean driving record

Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs

Experience with tropical fish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA) produces aquacultured saltwater fish, invertebrates, and live aquarium foods for the marine aquarium hobby. The ORA hatchery complex is located at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Campus in Ft. Pierce, Florida. ORA is the largest marine ornamental hatchery in North America and we are constantly developing new techniques to bring the finest captive bred specimens to environmentally conscientious aquarists throughout the world. Aquacultured marine life is the only alternative to wild caught fish and invertebrates for aquariums.

Job Description

Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida.

• Drive company owned van or truck to locations throughout the Southeast.
• Tender shipments at airport cargo facilities and complete export paperwork as necessary.
• Learn packing techniques such as clipping and sealing plastic bags
• Learn the various species of fish and inverts in the company’s product line
• Prepare bags and boxes for shipping
• Clean aquarium systems and feed fish

Qualifications

• Clean driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs
• Experience with tropical fish is preferred
• Flexible schedule – Frequent early morning, late evening and weekend work required.

Additional Information

• Job involves frequent climbing, walking on unleveled surfaces, bending, stooping, ducking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. and includes very infrequent sitting.
• Full time position, Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm.
• Benefits include Health Insurance and Paid Time Off.
• Please submit resume AND cover letter.
• We are a Florida DFWP. You will be required to pass a background check and drug analysis.