Fish Farm Tech (Aquatica Norton)

Description

Our Pet Segment is seeking a Fish Farm Technician position to be a part of our Aquatica division based in Ruskin, FL. Your primary role is to maintain the fish ponds as well as assisting with harvesting fish from the ponds and keeping the fish healthy. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

Starting Pay is $14.00 / Hour.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Set pumps on ponds to harvest. (Typically, 2 ponds per day)
• Seine ponds with partner to harvest fish out of the ponds.
• After all fish are harvested from the ponds, continue to pump the ponds dry.
• Set up diaphragm pump to pump mud and fish waste out of ponds for cleaning.
• Feed entire field.
• Manage fish health, including feeding of the fish, syphoning vats, scoping sick fish for diseases or parasites, then treating the fish accordingly.
• Processing orders each morning for delivery.
• Preparing fish for future sales by separating and grading them.
• Scrub dirty vats at the end of the day.
• Working to prophylactically treat fish on a daily basis.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

i.e. Tractor and accessories such as front bucket and forks, rear mower deck, box blade, and sickle bar. We also operate RTVs, zero turn mowers, weed eaters, golf carts, and industrial sprayers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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