Seasonal Shellfish Farm Technician – Aquaculture

Pacific Seafood; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Product purchase program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Seasonal - Shellfish Farm Worker for Penn Cove Plant. This role involves harvesting, infrastructure maintenance, farm organization, and equipment operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work in varying conditions and weekends.

The position supports mussel farming operations, with opportunities to contribute to packing and process improvements while maintaining clean and compliant work environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior aquaculture farming experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in seeding operations including putting out lines, disking, and prepping lines for future crops.
• Maintain rafts, lines, and farm structures.
• Harvest mussels for sale by sorting, cleaning, and packing.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines for a safe workplace.
• Keep accurate records of activities and complete paperwork.
• Operate farm equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts safely.
• Organize and clean the farm area as needed.
• Work safely in adverse weather conditions and on the water.
• Assist with packing operations to meet sales needs.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Seasonal - Shellfish Farm Worker for Penn Cove Plant. This role involves harvesting, infrastructure maintenance, farm organization, and equipment operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding work in varying conditions and weekends.

The position supports mussel farming operations, with opportunities to contribute to packing and process improvements while maintaining clean and compliant work environments.