| Job Title |
Shellfish Shucker |
| Job Description |
Shucks Fresh Or Steamed Shellfish, Such As Oysters, Clams, Or
Scallops (bivalves), Preparatory To Canning, Freezing, Or Fresh
Packing: Holds Shellfish Firmly Or Against Block And Forces
Shucking Knife Between Halves Of Shell At Hinge Juncture. Twists
Knife To Sever Muscles Holding Shell Closed And Pries Open. Cuts
Shellfish From Shell, Flips It Into Container, And Discards
Shell. May Break Off Edges Of Shells Before Shucking, Using
Hatchet. May Be Designated According To Shellfish Shucked As
Clam Shucker (can. & Preserv.); Oyster Shucker (can. &
Preserv.); Scallop Shucker (can. & Preserv.).
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