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Verified Pay $13-$17 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Port Allen, Louisiana

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Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $13-17 / Hour

Fluker's Cricket Farm is an insect agriculture company offering insect ingredients towards the insect consumption pet marketplace. Our mission is to contribute to a more circular food system by producing sustainable insect ingredients for pet food and pet nutrition.  As Fluker's Cricket Farm enters an exciting new stage of growth and expansion of our insect production, we are looking for a Production Technician for our Port Allen, Louisiana facility.

  • Full-time 
  • Pay: $17 per hour
  • US Work Authorization (required)
  • Must be able to work with insects (crickets, mealworms, superworms, and mealworms) at all life stages
  • Must possess strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Able to correctly input lab data in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
  • Able to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
  • Able to pay close attention to detail and make precise measurements
  • Ensures all personal safety equipment is in good condition and maintains proper usage
  • Observes and adheres to all safety and security procedures
  • Maintains both clean and safe work environments, and ensures all work areas are clean each day
  • Able to responsibly mix chemicals for sanitation with the appropriate ratios
  • Must be self-motivated, flexible, and have a positive attitude
  • Able to work well in both a team-based environment as well as with limited supervision
  • Able to read and write English, with excellent communication (oral and written) skills
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Be able to work well under pressure and with time constraints
  • Able to lift 35 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Be able to work in hot and humid conditions
  • Possesses strong multitasking and decision making skills
  • Must possess reliable transportation
  • Must arrive on time and prepared for daily job tasks
  • Must be able to perform other duties as assigned
  • Forklift certification is a plus
  • Bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish)
  • Flexible schedule: 4 hour shift/8 hour shift/day shift/Monday to Friday. Some Saturday and Sundays required.
  • Language: English (required)
  • Work location: Port Allen, Louisiana (on-site)
  • Benefits for qualified employees include: paid vacation and holidays, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
  • Fluker's Cricket Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • This job description is not all-inclusive and may be amended at any time.
  • Learn more about us at https://flukerfarms.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Schedule:


  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Some Saturday and Sundays required