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Richard Barton Robbins, 11/10/1920 - 6/17/2021. Born in Saint Paul and raised in Seattle, “Bart” Robbins spent the majority of his long, productive life on the Hood Canal. He served in the Navy during WW2 and married his lifelong companion, Penelope Fuller, in August of 1945, shortly after the war in the Pacific ended. After the Navy he worked for Simpson Timber Company, and they lived in Shelton and then McCleary until 1953. During those years they had four children and made lasting friends in the Shelton and Simpson communities. He took a job in Oregon for a brief period,...

The Nursery Lead reports directly to the Shellfish General Manager and oversees the day to day tasks of the nursery, or FLUPSY. Responsible for ensuring the healthy maturation of oyster spawn and seed. This position is primarily based at Oakland Bay Marina in Shelton, but will have some shifts in Lilliwaup and other farm sites. Expected hours of work are 30-40 hours per week, generally M-F Compensation is $20-25/hour DOE. Benefits include health insurance with vision coverage and Health Savings Account option, Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer matching, paid time off,  paid volunteer time, charitable donation matching, access to Employee...

We're hiring for our farm crew! No experience required. Responsibilities may include: Seeding and maintaining oyster farm Cleaning and repairing farm equipment and grow bags Harvest and transportation of shellfish Shellfish nursery (FLUPSY) Supporting post-harvest processing and fulfillment as needed This position requires working with live shellfish. Able to stand for hours at a time and lift up to 40 lb. Must be able to move comfortably working with your hands at a station, and have good manual dexterity to handle shellfish. You must also be comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The...

We're looking for top notch communicator and oyster problem solver to join our  team in Lilliwaup, WA. The ideal candidate for this role is organized, excited about sustainable seafood, comfortable learning new systems and computer applications, and able to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. Expected hours of work are approx. 35 hr/wk, Th-Mon (specific schedule flexible, with Saturday/Sunday shifts required). Compensation is DOE. Benefits include health insurance with vision coverage and Health Savings Account option, Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer matching, paid time off,  paid volunteer time, charitable donation matching, access to Employee Assistance...

We're hiring! Oyster Shuckers- Prior commercial oyster opening experience is desired - but we'll train ya! Fulfillment team - boxing and shipping product Fish processing skills are a plus This position requires working with live, raw and cooked shellfish. Able to stand for hours at a time and lift up to 40 lb. Must be able to move comfortably working with your hands at a station, and have good manual dexterity to handle shellfish. Able to work in a wet/cold environment- our processing room is refrigerated. . This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Typical schedule is 5 days per week,...