Entry-Level Oyster Farm Operations – Training Provided

Mook Sea Farm – Walpole, Maine

Full-Time | Year-Round | Training Provided

Mook Sea Farm is hiring for multiple entry-level positions across our aquaculture farm operations. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking people who enjoy hands‑on work, learning new skills, and being part of a team producing high-quality oysters on the Damariscotta River.

No aquaculture experience is required for most positions — we provide on‑the‑job training and opportunities for growth.

Work on the river and in our packing plant helping raise, harvest, sort, clean, and pack oysters. This role involves physical outdoor work, equipment handling, and supporting daily farm operations.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• Generally 6 AM–2 PM
• Occasional weekends/holidays as needed

Help maintain and repair farm equipment, buildings, boats, and infrastructure across our hatchery, processing facility, and river operations.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• Generally 8 AM–4 PM
• Some flexibility required

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures
• Comfort with physical, hands‑on work
• Attention to detail
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Experience in farming, fishing, construction, maintenance, manufacturing, landscaping, mechanics, or other manual labor environments is helpful but not required.

These are active, physical jobs that may involve:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather
• Wet, dirty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions
• Standing, lifting, and moving throughout the workday
• Working around equipment, boats, and machinery

• Hourly pay based on position and experience
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for training and advancement

Mook Sea Farm is a vertically integrated oyster farm based in Walpole, Maine. Our team works across hatchery production, river grow‑out operations, facilities maintenance, and packing/shipping to produce premium oysters and oyster seed.

We value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employees who take pride in their work.

Mook Sea Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person