Catcher Vessel Deckhand

Trident-Seafood; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods, North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company, seeks crew for deck operations aboard our vessel fleet. You will support pre-season and daily deck tasks, operate cranes, and assist in launching and retrieving skiffs.

You’ll contribute to safety drills, emergency readiness, and meal preparation for a 4-6 person crew while maintaining policy-driven safety practices at sea.

Qualifications

• Deck operations experience on vessels.
• Experience operating cranes and lifting devices.
• Ability to follow safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Ability to cook meals for small crew on a vessel.

Responsibilities

• Assists with pre-season and day-to-day deck operations of the vessel and is responsible for operating the deck in accordance with Trident policy.
• Assists in directing and overseeing launching, retrieval, operation, and maintenance of a skiff.
• Operates cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices in a safe manner.
• Assists in loading and stowing vessel supplies and willing to be trained to stand watch while underway and at anchor.
• Ability to follow specific directions in case of an emergency.
• Cooking meals for 4-6-person vessel crew
• Maintaining a working knowledge of safety policies and

Skills

Deck operations

Cranes operation

Emergency response

Cooking onboard

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:

Under direction of Captain, Mate and/or Deck Boss, participates in all the activities of the vessel deck and/or fishing crew. Can include the setting and hauling back of nets and pots, all safety drills, loading and unloading cargo, assisting in mooring the vessel and other deck related work as needed.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

• Assists with pre-season and day-to-day deck operations of the vessel and is responsible for operating the deck in accordance with Trident policy.
• Assists in directing and overseeing launching, retrieval, operation, and maintenance of a skiff.
• Operates cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices in a safe manner.
• Assists in loading and stowing vessel supplies and willing to be trained to stand watch while underway and at anchor.
• Ability to follow specific directions in case of an emergency. Can include but not limited to launching a raft, donning an Immersion suit or life preserver and assist in response to vessel firefighting and damage control.
• Cooking meals for 4-6-person vessel crew
• Maintaining a working knowledge of safety policies and