Experienced Deckhand - Factory Trawler - Bering Sea, Alaska
About The Position
United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers out of Alaska. We are looking for experienced deck crew members to work on board our vessels. We are looking for full-time, long-term employees who are willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year. United States Seafoods is currently recruiting for a qualified & experienced deckhand to work on one of our factory trawlers. A qualified & experienced deckhand should have previous experience working on deck of a commercial fishing vessel and be skilled in working with and repairing bottom trawl nets. United States Seafoods fishes from January to November. Crew size varies from 4-5 on our Catchers Vessels and 50 -70 on our Factory Trawlers.
Requirements
- Experience as a deckhand on a trawl vessel
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be available for the full contract period (Approx. up to 90 days)
Responsibilities
- Set and haul back fishing nets and transfer bags to/from catcher vessels
- Maintain and repair fishing gear and nets
- Operate cranes and other deck machinery
- Maintain all fishing gear and deck equipment
- Operate skiff
- Load equipment and supplies aboard vessel
- Keep deck gear and storage areas clean and organized
- Maintain all work areas in a safe and seaworthy condition
- Assist in factory as needed (if on Factory Trawler)
- Assist in Engine help or Wheel Watch as needed (if on Catcher Vessel)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
