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Hama Hama is looking for an administrative assistant to support a variety of admin and clerical tasks.  This position requires excellent organization, attention to detail, and discretion. Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and deliver excellent customer service to employees, customers, and vendors while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced office setting. Requirements: Good written and verbal communication in english,  with good humor and a positive attitude. Ability to correspond professionally via email. Spanish language skills are a plus. Attention to detail and organization Computer Skills: Experience in Quickbooks, Microsoft Office/Google Apps, or similar applications; OR a demonstrated ability to...

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...