Company description

Glidden Point Oyster Company is a growing oyster farm and shellfish distributor located on the beautiful and bountiful Damariscotta River. Our farm has been around since 1987 and focused on sustainable, ecologically responsible, and healthy food production since day 1. Conservation is a founding principle for our company. We utilize a variety of low-impact, ecologically friendly culture and handling methods. Our harvest methods include diving, snorkeling, hand-picking, raking, and dragging, using the method best suited for the particular lease site substrate.

We consider ourselves fortunate to be partnering with the sea, and are proud to be acting as stewards of our growing areas. We have an obligation to the environment, our children, and fellow citizens to conduct ourselves in an environmentally responsible manner. It is our hope to find consumers who will appreciate the extra time, effort and thought which has gone into producing our exceptional oysters.

We are also a company that values a culture of work-life balance and a respectful, team-oriented workplace. We work hard and are also not afraid to share some laughs!

The nature of aquaculture is physically demanding and it is important to us that our team members work in a way that is sustainable for the long term. We do our best to keep workflows manageable and sensible and encourage employees to take their accrued paid time off to prevent burnout.

Job description

This position starts mid-March and goes through December, with full or part time work available in January/February 2027 for the right candidate. We're excited to find a reliable, motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team as Operations Support and Delivery Driver. This role involves diverse activities so you’ll never be bored! The applicant selected will work as an assistant to the Operations Manager in this growing business providing support in order fulfilment and as a delivery driver in our box truck. In this role, you will be responsible for accurate order packing, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of product to customers, upkeep of sanitation in compliance with safety regulations, and assisting with various farm operations including harvesting/packing and gear maintenance. The ideal candidate will be meticulous and systematic when preparing orders, comfortable performing customer-facing delivery tasks independently, while also willing to work in a hands-on, dynamic, environment on the farm. This role is primarily indoors working in our operations department but you will spend a portion of your time outside helping our farm team.

Duties include but not limited to:

-Interact with software systems to verify orders, create daily pack lists, and print shellfish tags.
-Assist in order fulfillment under the direction of the Operations Manager by packing and labeling boxes/pallets.
-Ensure orders are processed correctly with accurate information for every customer and communicate any discrepancies for correction.
-Maintain an orderly, safe, and sanitary work environment to ensure accurate order fulfillment and compliance with all safety regulations.
-Keep records of shipping and receiving when Operations Manager is unavailable.
-Monitor safety data including temperature of harvested oysters, received oysters, and cooler temperature, and complete all necessary paperwork to keep records for safety and compliance.
-Safely transport oysters from the farm to customers.
-Ensure timely and accurate deliveries while providing excellent customer service.
-Ensure compliance with all safety regulations regarding receiving temperature and handling of oysters, including icing down oysters when seasonally appropriate.
-Maintain a professional, clean, and organized environment in the delivery vehicle and all workspaces.
-Keep delivery vehicles in good working condition by keeping up fuel levels, performing routine vehicle inspections, and promptly reporting any issues or out-of-the-ordinary occurrences to Operations Manager.
-Coordinate with harvesters from other oyster farms to prepare pickups based on orders.
-Uphold rapport with customers during deliveries.
-Monitor traffic and weather conditions to determine the best routes and adjust delivery schedules as needed.
-Keep accurate records of deliveries. Must ensure all records which demonstrate safety compliance are filed in the proper location with relevant information such as date, time, and temperature.
-Collect payment from customers and reliably bring checks to designated locations.
-Communicate with Operations Manager regarding any delays, issues, or unforeseen circumstances. Must be reachable and reliably give information to Operations Manager such as location and ETA.
-Communicate with both Sales Director and customers to problem solve and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
-Assist with aspects of oyster farming, which includes harvesting, sorting, cleaning, and packaging oysters.
-Assist in farm maintenance, including repairing and maintaining farm equipment, as well as maintaining a clean and respectful workspace.
-Support any other tasks related to farm operations as requested by the farm manager or supervisor.

-Keep a positive attitude and a good sense of humor!

Skills & Qualifications:

-A driver's license is required to fulfill job duties
-Experience: Prior experience with farm work, delivery driving, shipping and receiving, or working in an agricultural or maritime environment is preferred, but not required.
-Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50lbs outdoors in various weather conditions.
-Customer Service: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and the team.
-Attention to Detail: Ability to follow instructions carefully and keep track of delivery orders and farm activities.
-Preparation: Ideal candidate comes to work prepared for the day with all necessary items and equipment including phone, food/water, and foul weather gear.
-Safety-Oriented: Knowledge of safe driving practices, workplace safety protocols, and food safety standards.
-Flexibility: Able to work in varying environments and demonstrate resiliency to changing conditions day-to-day and long term as the needs of the business grow and change.

Working Conditions:

● Work Environment: Majority of operations support is indoors in our packing room where temps vary throughout the year, as well as in our walk in cooler. Some outdoor work in all weather conditions, working on a farm and in a delivery vehicle.

● Physical Demands: This role involves manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

● Hours: Work will take place Monday-Thursday. Arrival time is either 6am or 6:30am depending on seasonality (earlier times during the peak season), and days typically finish between 2-2:30pm. Flexibility required for delivery days with occasional 8+ hour days based on delivery schedules and farm needs.

● Full-time or Part-time hours available for the right candidate!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $22.00

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Deadline

February 18, 2026