Shore Harvester - GREAT SALT LAKE BRINE SHRIMP COOPERATIVE, INC.

General Summary: 

The position is primarily responsible for physically harvesting and transporting brine shrimp eggs along the shores of the Great Salt Lake.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to: Manual harvesting and transportation of brine shrimp eggs.  Eggs are manually gathered into piles, using general hand tools such as shovels and rakes, shoveled into small bags, manually loaded, transported, and then manually transferred into larger bags which are transported via heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Must be a self-starter. Prior related experience or training is preferred, but not required. The ability to read, write, and speak English is not a major requirement of this position; however, some basic understanding of the English language is preferred. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide is not a requirement of this position. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables; however, one must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to work in ambiguous situations in which self-supervision is required. 

Interpersonal Skills and Integrity:

Must be able to work with and live in close proximity to people in a multi-cultural workforce.  Must be willing and able to respect and communicate with individuals across all cultures and languages.  Must be trustworthy, honest, and willing to follow instructions from Supervisors and Managers as well as comply with all Company Policies.

Safety Orientation:

100% Safety Compliance is a requirement!  Must be able to keep the safety of yourself and others above all other priorities on the job.  Must be willing and able to learn and follow all Safety Rules and Policies without exception.  Successful candidates will be required to attend a Company-provided ATV Safety Training Course.  ATV Safety Training Course attendees must successfully demonstrate the ability to SAFELY operate All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) in areas where rough and changing terrain surfaces are a constant.

Working Conditions:

Outdoor exposure to a full range of environmental conditions (rain, snow, cold, wind, dust, heat, sun, and insects) while living and working at the company harvest locations on the shores around the Great Salt Lake.  Due to the time of year (season) in which the harvest takes place, many of the workdays can be very cold, windy, and wet.  Work is often performed in the dark with the aid of company-provided work lighting.  Shore Harvesters must be able to provide all or most of their own personal cold-weather clothing/gear. Possible work near moving mechanical parts, machines, vehicles, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level is usually minimal. Transportation to work sites may involve vans, trucks, and/or riding on ATVs as a driver or passenger.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to live on-site in tents or camp trailers at remote harvest camps around the Great Salt Lake during the harvest season.  Ability to sleep in army-style cots. Ability to physically work long hours (12-16 hours or as needed). The majority of the time requires standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and verbal communication (basic English speaking and listening/understanding). Ability to repeatedly lift upwards of fifty (50) pounds. Ability to see with or without corrective lenses.

Schedule:

Shore Harvesters are generally scheduled to work seven (7) days per week and approximately fourteen (14) hours per day.  Day off requests and/or schedule exceptions must be approved by the Shore Harvest Manager.  Transportation to and from the harvest sites will be provided by the company.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at management's discretion.