Deckhand - Fishing Vessel

Medium; Washington; On-site; USD 66,960 - 145,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

A seafood processing firm is looking for Deckhands to join their vessels in the Bering Sea. The role requires individuals to be physically and mentally resilient and to have prior experience on a commercial fishing vessel. Responsibilities include operating machinery, managing deck operations, and following safety regulations. Benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan are included. The pay ranges from $6,000 - $13,000 a month based on performance and trip length.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel is required.
• Must be able to perform labor-intensive tasks under tough conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes and winches according to specifications.
• Signal workers to move and position nets safely.
• Assist training of crew in safe operation procedures.
• Participate as a member of the fire and safety team.

Skills

Deck operations expertise

English comprehension

Adaptability under pressure

Job description

Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distribute seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

Glacier Fish Company is hiring Deckhands that are mentally and physically resilient to perform long labor-intensive hours under tough conditions on board the F/T Alaska Ocean and F/T Northern Glacier in Alaska’s Bering Sea.

We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. To qualify for this position, applicants are expected to have prior experience as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel. Those who do not have prior experience will not be considered.

Requirements

• Highly skilled in deck operations, including splicing, net repair, and proficiently setting and hauling gear.
• Strong English comprehension to read and interpret policies and procedures.
• Adaptable in managing and troubleshooting competing priorities to respond effectively to last-minute, time-sensitive projects to consistently meet operational deadlines.
• Regularly scheduled for 16 hour shifts.
• May be required to work additional hours due to occasional urgent vessel needs.
• Shipyard duties to be fulfilled as required or assigned.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes, winches or other lifting equipment according to manufacturer specifications to bring aboard and move equipment on deck as necessary.
• Attach slings, hooks, and other lifting devices to cables, trawl equipment and nets as required to safely haul, empty, repair and set fishing gear at sea in all weather conditions.
• Signal workers to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely as required to haul and set fishing gear and equipment.
• Comprehend compliance with prohibited species handling regulations, including deck sorting procedures according to EFP.
Understand Safe Working Load for each crane onboard vessel.
• Comply with all company and vessel safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist Deck-boss with training crew in safe and efficient deck operation procedures.
• Safely operate skiff to transport crew, supplies or equipment at sea or in port.
• Attend to repairs and adjustments to fishing gear and other trawler deck equipment as needed.
• Secure and remove vessels docking lines to and from docks and other vessels.
• Prepare vessel for shipyard arrival and departure, including spill equipment, oil booms and gangway secure.
• Participate as member of fire and safety team in emergency situation.
• Work in processing factory when not engaged in deck operations (where applicable).

Life On Board

• Limited privacy
• 2 - 6 bunks per room
• All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
• Expect limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.
• Satellite Wi‑Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high‑speed, low‑latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance once eligibility met
• Employee assistance program

$6,000 - $13,000 a month. Pay is a crew share which can range each trip. Trip lengths can vary between 16-25 days on average depending on fishing conditions. Average crewshare per day ranges between $5,500-$13,000/trip depending on the vessel and trip length.

Glacier Fish Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

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