Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America.  The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.

Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The retort operator is responsible for operating and monitoring retort systems used in the thermal processing of food products. They ensure that canned goods are processed under controlled conditions to meet safety and quality standards. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently at times with little direction
• Strong and sound decision making skills
• Ability to track multiple lots of product
• Ability to read scales and charts
• Operation of Retort equipment (training will be provided)
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Computer and calculator skills
• Need to be able to take and pass Better Process Control class on canned foods and thermal processing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven ground
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear gloves and hair nets

BENEFITS 

Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately and gives up to 52 hours of paid time off in the first year (dependent on hours worked), plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company and a tuition reimbursement program.