2025 Job Posting: Seasonal 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:
While their primary responsibility is shucking clusters, this position 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
- Operate forklift to load totes/hopper
- Light record keeping of # pans of shucked product
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
Plant and Property Maintenance
- Communicate regularly to ensure all routine plant & equipment maintenance is scheduled and completed on time
- May include equipment maintenance duties
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
Quality Control
- From plant to customer, ensure that we are taking every step possible to sell the freshest and highest quality product we can produce.
- Ensure adequate cleanliness of product
- Ensure adequate grading and sorting of product
- Ensure product is healthy and fresh
- Ensure the product yields are in line with expectations
Supervision received: Meet for weekly check-in w/ Wholesale Manager, and communicate often regarding plants operations / needs. Daily work may be self-driven or supervised by fulfillment lead or sales/plant manager
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Spending authority: None
Budget responsibilities: None
Requirements:
Interpersonal and Communication
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Friendly and collaborative with coworkers and management
- Spanish language skills a plus
Organizational Skills
- Maintain tidy and sanitized workstation
- Manage equipment and PPE
- Able to rotate product (first in / first out) and keep track of inventory and batches
Industry Experience
- Understanding of shellfish lifecycle
- Understanding of oyster health and sizing
- Able to shuck safely and quickly
- Able to pass a forklift certification class and exam
Physical Skills
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bend, lift fifty pounds, operate heavy machinery
- See full list of physical requirements below
Total Rewards:
This is a Seasonal/Full-Time position with an on-site work schedule. Expected hours of work are 30-40 hours per week Monday - Friday. The role will not exceed 6 months with an estimated end date on or about October 3, 2025. Compensation is $20/Hour + production Incentive of $5 per pan shucked.
Benefits include 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