2025 Job Posting: Oyster Shucker
About Hama Hama:
Family owned and operated for six generations, we’re a shellfish and timber farm located on the eastern slopes of the Olympic Peninsula. Our reputation for quality is built on hard work and clean water. Our mission is pretty simple: use low impact farming methods to grow world-class oysters and trees, have fun, and leave something good for those who will come after us.
Position Summary:
This position shucks oyster clusters for packing into jars, and also helps out in the plant production crew when scheduled. They’re responsible for sanitation at their station, being punctual and efficient with their time, and following all safety and health guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oyster Opening
- Clean station before and after processing
- Shuck clusters and top offs as scheduled, with a focus on maximizing productivity per cluster
- Track native oyster set and spat, and help return shells to the beach when appropriate
- Operate forklift to load totes/hopper
- Light record keeping of # pans of shucked product
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Ensure adequate cleanliness, safety, and health of product, and that product yields are in line with expectations
Plant Processing & Fulfillment Operations
- Tagging, bagging, boxing product for shipment or delivery
- Washing and sorting clams
- Working in the “Bag Pit”- washing and cleaning oyster bags
- Packing pre-shucked oysters
- Assemble boxes and insulation and help move packaging between storage locations via forklift.
- Back Up Driver - PFRs, Additional Saloon Pick Ups
Safety and Health
- Follow proper handwashing and equipment sanitation procedures
- Clean facilities as scheduled - floors, break rooms, hallways etc
- Ensure all operations are HACCP compliant and document as needed
- Communicate safety issues to Shellfish Manager
- Follow all PPE requirements
Requirements:
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Reliable transportation, punctual, able to stay busy and work efficiently
- Friendly and collaborative
- Spanish language skills a plus
- Maintain tidy and sanitized workstation, manage equipment and PPE
- Able to rotate product (first in / first out) and keep track of inventory and batches
- Understanding of oyster health and sizing
- Able to shuck safely and quickly
- Able to pass a forklift certification class and exam and operate heavy machinery safely.
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to satisfy all physical requirements of the job as listed on the job description, which include standing for long periods of time and repetitive motion of the wrists and arms including grasping, pushing, pulling, holding, lifting, and twisting.
Total Rewards:
This is a full time, year round position with an on site work schedule. Expected hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 to 3 pm, 30 to 40 hours per week. Compensation range starts at $20 - $21 per hour plus piecework for pans shucked. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Benefits include health insurance (medical, vision and dental); Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer matching up to 3% of compensation; paid time off; paid volunteer time; charitable donation matching; access to Employee Assistance Program; beautiful views; and discounts on great food + Hama Hama apparel.
How to Join the Hama Hama Team:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@hamahamaoysters.com, or apply in person at:
Hama Hama Oyster Co
35846 N US Hwy 101
Lilliwaup, WA 98555