Dock Hand / Fish Processor

Chinook Shores, Inc.; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Chinook Shores Lodge in Ketchikan, AK is seeking a Dock Hand / Fish Processor for a seasonal full-time role (40-50 hrs/week). You will moor boats, unload and handle fish, and assist with cleaning boats and equipment, plus basic passenger transport and light grounds keeping.

You will work in a clean, organized dock and processing area, coordinate with guests and team members, and follow safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Material handling experience unloading and moving products safely.
• Able to handle a 40 lb fish and lift/carry/stack a 50 lb fish box.
• Comfortable with a 10" filet knife; trained in fileting fish.

Responsibilities

• Moor boats safely and unload/handle fish with the dock team.
• Clean boats and equipment; fileting and vacuum packing fish as needed.
• Potentially drive a 12-passenger van to transport guests to/from the airport; light grounds keeping.

Skills

Material handling

Heavy lifting

Knife handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10" filet knife

Job description

Company Description Chinook Shores Lodge is a waterfront fishing destination in Southeast Alaska, located about 15 miles north of Ketchikan International Airport and accessible via direct flights from Seattle, Washington. The lodge offers private beachfront houses with full amenities, providing guests with comfortable, self-contained accommodations. Guests benefit from private dock access, self-guided fishing boats, and Alaska charter fishing opportunities. Chinook Shores also provides professional fish processing and packaging services to ensure guests get the most value from their catch. The company focuses on delivering a well-organized, high-quality fishing and lodging experience for visitors from across the region.

Job Description (40-50 hrs./week) The Dock Hand / Fish Processor is a seasonal full-time job based in Ketchikan, AK. This position is responsible for safely mooring boats, unloading and handling fish, cleaning boats and equipment and fileting and vacuum packing fish. Other duties if qualified, may include driving a 12 passenger van to transport guests to and from the airport and light grounds keeping.

The role involves maintaining a clean, organized dock and processing environment, including routine sanitation and equipment care. The Dock Hand / Fish Processor also interacts with guests and team members, providing clear communication, courteous assistance, and support where needed to ensure efficient operations.

Room and Board On-site housing is available with private bedrooms. Food is not included but housing includes kitchens, appliances, bathrooms, etc.

Qualifications

• Material handling skills, including experience with unloading and safe movement of products. Applicants must be able to handle a 40 lb fish and lift, carry and stack a 50 lb fish box.
• Applicants must be comfortable and skilled with handling a 10" filet knife. We train employees in our preferred methods of fileting fish but you must be comfortable with handling a large and extremely sharp knife.
• Ability to work safely and expeditiously in a physically demanding, outdoor marine environment, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods on floating docks as well as moored boats. If you have poor balance or get motion sickness easily, this may not be the job for you.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members, supervisors, and guests in a clear and respectful manner; willingness to complete on-the-job training and follow company procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality control in fish processing and packaging.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality, with flexibility to work varied hours based on operational needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a drivers license is required.