The Role
Glacier Fish Company seeks resilient Deckhands for full-time positions on fishing vessels, requiring prior deckhand experience and skills in deck operations. Responsibilities include safely operating gear, complying with regulations, and assisting in various on-board tasks under tough conditions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.
We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!
Glacier Fish Company is hiring Deckhands that are mentally and physically resilient to perform long labor-intensive hours under tough conditions on board the F/T Alaska Ocean and F/T Northern Glacier in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. To qualify for this position, applicants are expected to have prior experience as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel. Those who do not have prior experience will not be considered.
Requirements
- Highly skilled in deck operations, including splicing, net repair, and proficiently setting and hauling gear.
- Strong English comprehension to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Adaptable in managing and troubleshooting competing priorities to respond effectively to last-minute, time-sensitive projects to consistently meet operational deadlines.
- Regularly scheduled for 16 hour shifts.
- May be required to work additional hours due to occasional urgent vessel needs.
- Shipyard duties to be fulfilled as required or assigned.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely operate cranes, winches or other lifting equipment according to manufacturer specifications to bring aboard and move equipment on deck as necessary.
- Attaches slings, hooks, and other lifting devices to cables, trawl equipment and nets as required to safely haul, empty, repair and set fishing gear at sea in all weather conditions.
- Signals workers to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely as required to haul and set fishing gear and equipment.
- Comprehends compliance with prohibited species handling regulations, including deck sorting procedures according to EFP.
- Understands Safe Working Load for each crane onboard vessel.
- Complies with all company and vessel safety regulations and procedures.
- Assists Deck-boss with training crew in safe and efficient deck operation procedures.
- Safely operates skiff to transport crew, supplies or equipment at sea or in port.
- Attends to repairs and adjustments to fishing gear and other trawler deck equipment as needed.
- Secures and removes vessels docking lines to and from docks and other vessels.
- Prepares vessel for shipyard arrival and departure, include spill equipment, oil booms and gangway secure.
- Participates as member of fire and safety team in emergency situation.
- Works in processing factory when not engaged in deck operations (where applicable).
Life On Board
- Limited privacy
- 2 - 6 bunks per room
- All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
- Expect Limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.
- Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.
Benefits
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance once eligibility met
- Employee assistance program
Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
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Skills Required
- Prior experience as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel
- Highly skilled in deck operations and repairs
- Strong English comprehension for policies
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The Company
What We Do
Glacier Fish Company is a major producer of frozen-at-sea groundfish, specifically cod and pollock. They operate two trawl catcher-processor vessels, the F/T Alaska Ocean and C/P Northern Glacier, in the Bering Sea and off the coasts of Washington and Oregon. The company is dedicated to high-quality seafood production, maintaining a commitment to sustainable fishery resources and rigorous safety standards for their crew.
