United States
Sector
Keyword
Fish Curing, Fish Preservation, Fish Farmer, Fishery Management
Minimum ? Preferably 12th standard pass
Will be updated
The tasks a Yard Officer is expected to perform include:Managing and monitoring fish curing process
Checking the weight of fish received for curing
Issuing prescribed quantity of salt for curing and guiding curing as necessary
Overseeing drying and packing of cured fish
Directing fish meal preparations
Maintaining technical laboratory and supervising laboratory staff
Collecting fish statistics in assigned area
Knowledge of fish preservation and protection techniques
Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
Skilled in fish meal preparation, storing, sorting and transportation
Knowledge of the latest developments in fish curing, preservation techniques, fish meal preparation, etc. Proficient in basic arithmetic
Familiar with fish yard management Familiar with yard accounting and record maintenance
BFSc or MFSc
Physically fit
Manual dexterity
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-motivated
Good communication skills
Ability to negotiate
It is a field job
Work from home maybe available in some regions
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Supervising Workers, Fish Curers and Helpers is required
Local travelling is part of the job
Working hours
Working hours are 9 hours daily for 6 days a week
Overtime is common
Shift system is available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, wet and humid working conditions, dust, pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals, disinfectants, etc.Occupational hazards include physical strain, injury to body, infections, diseases, etc.
For candidates with experience - INR10,000 to INR25,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Trends in the Fishing Industry of IndiaAccording to the ?Annual Report of the Department Of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (2012-2013)? India is the second largest producer of fish in the world contributing to 5.43% of global fish production. As per the estimates of Central Statistical Organization (CSO), the values of GDP from fisheries sector at current price during 2009-10 was ?52,363 crores which is 4.85 per cent of the total GDP of Agriculture and allied sectors. Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country. It has been recognized as a powerful income and employment generator as it stimulates growth of a number of subsidiary industries. Fisheries is one of the promising sectors of agriculture and allied activities in India and offers tremendous opportunities for fishery professionals, like Yard Officers.
Fish and shrimp farms
Fishery co-operatives
State fishery department
Self-employed
Job openings are in cities like Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; Mangalore, Karnataka; Kochi, Kerala; Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh; Raichak and Kolkata, West Bengal.
ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology across India
ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute across India
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kannadi Kadu Service Rd, Panangad, Kochi, Kerala 682506, Tel: 0484 270 3782