Offshore Crab Deckhand — Long Shifts, Team-Driven

Coastal-Villages-Region-Fund; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Villages Region Fund via Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods seeks deck hands for crab catcher vessels in Pacific/ Alaska waters. Work includes sorting crab, handling gear, loading supplies, and keeping vessel clean and safe while under demanding weather and long shifts.

Selected applicants must pass safety drills, background checks, and be willing to live in cramped quarters away from home. This seasonal, non-exempt role emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and adherence to company drug and

Qualifications

• Experience with seafood handling and safety protocols.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines at all times.
• Basic math and English literacy.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sort crab by species/size/colour/sex and get top quality product to market.
• Maintain a safe and clean working and living environment on board.
• Assist in offloads and loading of supplies; may pass crane operator certification.
• Move live seafood manually or with machines as required by operations.
• Work on uneven, moving surfaces and in challenging weather conditions.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Coastal Villages Region Fund via Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods seeks deck hands for crab catcher vessels in Pacific/ Alaska waters. Work includes sorting crab, handling gear, loading supplies, and keeping vessel clean and safe while under demanding weather and long shifts.

Selected applicants must pass safety drills, background checks, and be willing to live in cramped quarters away from home. This seasonal, non-exempt role emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and adherence to company drug and