What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Husbandry Assistant position at CIS International?
A fish hobbyist dream job!
CIS International is a Livestock Breeder, Wholesale Importer & Distributor of Fresh & Salt Water Live Tropical Fish, Aquatic Wood, Aquatic Plants, Live Rock & any many ornamental fish accessories. We have been in business since 1991 were we started off as a small company supplying local vendors in Jacksonville, Florida but now have growth to supply both local vendor and national wide retail pet stores.
The Aquatics Specialist will demonstrate a passion for fish husbandry, a good work ethic, and attention to detail. They will also perform a variety of husbandry duties including feeding, mortality removal, tank cleaning, and acclimation of new arrivals.
** Competitive Pay, Daily Performance Bonus, Benefits and Great Company Perks!
Please note applicant must have flexible schedule and availability on weekends.
Please note that this position is for the day and night shift.
Essential Functions
- Responsibilities include removing and recording mortalities, feeding, and transferring fish.
- Monitor fish behavior and bring any abnormalities to supervisor’s attention.
- Assist with shipment acclimation.
- Allocating space, cleaning tanks, and preparing system for new arrivals.
- Always ensuring all assigned tanks are cleaned on daily bases
- Administering medication to fish with supervision.
- Assist with transfers between systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems. Routine cleaning including sweeping raceways.
- Always work to produce products people can trust by recognizing poor quality and communicating with management.
- Complete all tasks based on required safety guidelines
- Maintain appropriate housekeeping and sanitation procedures in the warehouse ensuring proper protocol and required biosecurity measures are followed.
- Provide prompt, friendly and courteous service to all employees with questions.
- Continually pursue sustainability of our natural resources with every decision, decreasing waste and being conscious of individual choices.
- Advocate positive change within our plant and company, empowering one another.
- Other duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gardena, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location