Driver/Laborer (Yard Operations)

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About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.

We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.

Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. 

Benefits We Offer

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members.  Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
  
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.

About the Role

The Facilities Assistant/Driver (Yard Hand) plays a vital role within the Offshore Production Team. This role involves facilitating the daily operations of the team by ensuring prompt loading and delivery of products, equipment, and fish. Additionally, the Yard Hand is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Offshore Yard, which includes tasks ranging from yard maintenance to trash removal. They also assist in maintaining vehicles and facilitating the transportation of items to and from the Hatchery, Processing, and administrative offices.  This role is to ensure smooth operations for tasks while supporting the logistical needs of Blue Ocean Mariculture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Offshore daily preparations.
• Gather, fill, and transport processing ice totes.
• Load and unload feed and various shipments.
• Utilize forklift and gradall equipment proficiently.
• Aid Facilities Manager in maintenance endeavors.
• Contribute to vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of Offshore yard.
• Maintain precise records of receiving and maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrate capability to adhere to schedules and procedures autonomously.

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
• Clean driving abstract
• Able to pass drug screening
• Able to pass forklift and gradall certification
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, continuously

This position will work four (4) 10 hour days.  Preference will be given to candidates already living on Hawaii Island.

A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and positive motor vehicle report are required.