Akutan: Dock - Foreperson II

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Dock Foreperson II to supervise dock activities, ensure safe operations, and coordinate loading/unloading of vessels, barges, and skiffs. This role emphasizes environmental and safety compliance and effective crew management.

The position requires at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and forklift certification. Alaskan operations may involve challenging conditions and variable schedules.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates fish pumps.
• Manages dock crew.
• Trains dock staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Tallies all incoming and outgoing freight and product; records weights and counts.
• Coordinates, prioritizes, and assists with loading/unloading activities.
• Prepares tally sheets, receiving reports, and movement sheets.
• Ensures dock operations meet environmental and safety regulations and policies.
• Oversees dock maintenance and repair.
• Schedules fish deliveries and related regulatory reporting.

Skills

Fish pumps

Dock crew management

Staff training

Tally sheets

Loading coordination

Environmental safety

Dock maintenance

Delivery scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift Certification

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in dock activities which include unloading/loading of vessels, barges, and skiffs. Inspects shipments for proper quantity and quality. Coordinates and directs employees in pumping operations of fishing vessels

Note: Dock Foreperson II residing in Trident housing will be subject to a co-pay of $15 per day for room and board, for each day that at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operates fish pumps.
• Manages dock crew.
• Trains dock staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Tallies all incoming and outgoing freight and product. Recording weights, box counts, parcels accurately.
• Coordinates, prioritizes, supervises, and assists with loading/unloading activities.
• Provides accurate tally sheets, receiving reports, and movement sheets.
• Ensures dock operations meet environmental and safety regulations and policies.
• Responsible for overseeing dock maintenance and repair.
• Responds to change productively and handles other duties as required.
• Continually follows Company policies and procedures.
• Assists in scheduling fish deliveries and all related regulatory reporting requirements.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 2 years of experience

Preferred education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Certification

Work environment (includes travel/on-call):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.