Deckhand

Pacific Seafood; Tillamook, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Seafood seeks a Deckhand to support farm operations on our Tillamook beds, assisting with planting, maintenance and harvest of clams and oysters. The role prioritizes safety, organization, and reliability, and is a seasonal full-time position reporting to Gerardo Ramirez Ruiz.

Responsibilities include boat operations and maintenance, shellfish bed tasks, paperwork logs, and strict compliance with health and safety guidelines. A driver’s license and boat operator’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of related experience in construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry is required.
• Prior boat operator experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Boat operator’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the dredge boat ensuring readiness for next day.
• Coordinate with the boat operator for safe, efficient work.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on the boat.
• Operate farm equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, boats.
• Work safely in adverse conditions on boats.
• Support shellfish bed planting and oyster harvests.
• Complete logs and maintain records; uphold safety guidelines.

Skills

Boat operator experience

Farm experience

Tools

Boat operator's license

Driver's license

Job description

Deckhand

Department: Bay City Farm

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Tillamook

Reporting To: Gerardo Ramirez Ruiz

Compensation: $18.50 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, 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’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
The Deck Hand at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our farm team supporting efforts to maintain and improve farm productivity. This position involves assisting with general farm operations including, the planting, maintenance and harvest of the company’s clam and oyster beds and is ideal for someone who is safety conscious, organized, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

1. Boat Operations and Maintenance:
   • Be responsible for the condition of the dredge boat, ensuring it is left in operating condition for the following day.
   • Work directly with the boat operator to ensure safe and efficient work execution.
   • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on the boat such as engine room checks, cleaning, oil changes, and painting during haul outs.
   • Operate various farm equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and farm boats.
   • Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in adverse conditions typically found on boats.
2. Farm Operations and Support:
   • Perform tasks on the shellfish beds as directed, including longline planting and oyster harvests.
   • Demonstrate a working knowledge of clam and oyster husbandry practices and understand bed maintenance requirements.
   • Take small crews in a skiff out to the bed to perform assigned tasks.
   • Complete paperwork logs and maintain records as required.
   • Maintain farm safety at all times and comply with company health and safety guidelines.
   • Provide backup support for other duties as needed and assist with farm organization and clean-up as directed.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Boat operator’s license preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
• Large, specialized equipment
• Large moving equipment
• High noise level
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous materials
• Wet environment
• Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
• Well-illuminated environment
• Scents related to the production facility

Benefits

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:

• Paid Sick Time
• Product purchase program
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members

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.