Vessel Docking & Cargo Technician

Trident-Seafood; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Seafoods in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Dock Operations Technician I to join our coastal operations team. You will moor vessels to the dock and handle loading, unloading, and transport of materials on and off ships, while maintaining dock functionality.

This role requires safety awareness, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and flexibility for on-call hours, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities to grow within North America’s

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to become forklift certified within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to become basic boating safety course certified within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Moor vessels to the dock, and load, unload, and transport materials on and off vessels.
• Connects and disconnects incoming/departing vessels to docks, and shore power.
• Deploys, inspects, and maintains oil boom around vessels and docks.
• Opens containers and inspects and sorts cargo before loading/unloading.
• Loads and unloads waste onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with material handling equipment.
• Packs materials onto flatbeds or into containers and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Performs skiff inspections and works from skiff while performing specific open water duties.
• Places, removes, and empties waste receptacles daily to mitigate environmental concerns.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, equipment, pallets, or other containers.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles or on pallets and bands bundles/pallets together.

Skills

Teamwork

Radio signals

Crane/forklift coordination

Outdoor work

Seasonal weather

On-call schedule

Education

Driver's license

Forklift certification

Boating safety course

Current Forklift certification

Current Basic boating safety course

Job description

Trident Seafoods in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Dock Operations Technician I to join our coastal operations team. You will moor vessels to the dock and handle loading, unloading, and transport of materials on and off ships, while maintaining dock functionality.

This role requires safety awareness, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and flexibility for on-call hours, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities to grow within North America’s