Deck Hand

Pacific Seafood

Westport (WA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

401(k) retirement plan options

Paid time-off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading seafood company in Westport, WA is seeking a Deck Hand to assist with farm operations including planting and maintenance of clam and oyster beds. Responsibilities include ensuring boat readiness, performing maintenance, and working under adverse conditions. Ideal candidates will have prior boat operation experience and a commitment to safety. This is a full-time entry-level position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

A minimum of six months of related experience in construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry is required.
Prior boat operator experience is required.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the condition of the dredge boat left in operating condition for the following day.
Work directly with the boat operator to ensure work is done safely and efficiently.
Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks with the boat operator.

Skills

Boat operation

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

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At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

As a Deck Hand, you will be responsible for assisting with general farm operations including, but not limited to the planting, maintenance and harvest of the company’s clam and oyster beds. Will be responsible for assisting Dredge Boat Operator with all aspects of boat operations at high tide. Will assist with various projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Be responsible for the condition of the dredge boat that the boat is left in operating condition for the following day.
Work directly with the boat operator to ensure that the work gets done safely and efficiently.
Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks with the boat operator such as engine room checks, cleaning, oil changes, painting the boat, and other mechanical work during haulouts.
Perform tasks on the shellfish beds as directed.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of clam and oyster husbandry practices through the year and understand the beds, their locations, and what is needed to maintain them.
Take small crews in a skiff out to the bed to perform longline planting, oyster: harvests, and other tasks directed by the farm manager.
Operate various farm equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and farm boats.
Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in inclement weather and adverse conditions typically found on the tide beds and boats.
Complete paperwork logs and maintains records as required.
Maintain farm safety at all times; comply with company health and safety guidelines.
Provide backup support for other duties as needed.
Assist with farm organization and clean-up as directed.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

A minimum of six months of related experience in construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry is required.
Prior boat operator experience is required.

Preferred:

A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Boat operator’s licenses are preferred.

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick and vacation days
Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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