Processor

Job TitleSeafood ProcessorJob DescriptionSeafood processors work aboard at-sea processing vessels in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and the Aleutian Islands to convert raw fish products into a processed, high-quality product ready for sale. The work is strenuous and sometimes hazardous, with the vessel operating in all types of weather conditions.What We OfferCompetitive crew share based payMedical/RX Benefits, upon meeting qualification periods401K and 401K matching, upon meeting qualification periodsFree room and boardNew hires are eligible for assistance with transportation to SeattleAmerican Seafoods covers the cost of gear for new hiresDuties and ResponsibilitiesSort fish by speciesTend and operate machinesHand fillet whole fishInspect fish products to meet American Seafoods Company's standards of qualityWeigh, pack, label, stack and place the product into freezersLoad and unload supplies on the vesselClean factory equipment and perform other duties as assignedSkill and Experience RequiredAble to follow visual or written directions and specific verbal instructions in EnglishAble to live in close shared quarters with others and able to climb in and out of bunk beds 50 inches highGood balance/equilibriumAble to be on-board ship for long periods, without suffering from motion sickness (that is not correctable)Able to operate moving machinery, without need for medication that limits such activityCapable of working up to 16 hours per day – with no time off, during a 3-month periodAble to work and live in tight/close quarters, without claustrophobic reactionsAble to work in a cool, damp environment. With proper equipment, must be able to work in temperatures of 30 to – 40 degreesPhysical Ability RequirementsAbility to pass a pre-employment and random drug testsMust be 18 years of age or olderCapable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob's ladderAble to climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zeroAble to work in confined work-spacesAble to raise objects from floor level to overhead positions, moving objects horizontally from position-to-positionJob requires frequent to constant use of the upper extremities, leg and back muscles for up to 16 hours per day. Weights vary from 0 - 77 poundsAble to exert force on/against an object in order to move it away or toward for up to 16 hours per day. Force varies from 0 – to 50 poundsAble to ascend or descend steep ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is required to move about, board and exit a vessel by climbing up and down a gangplank. Must possess enough hand and arm strength to support one's body weight in the case of a Jacob's ladder or scramble net for up to 16 hours per dayAble to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces due to the motion of the vessel or the environmental conditionsFull body motion and use: (1) constant bending body downward and forward (bending spine at the waist or by bending legs and spine) requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles; (2) moving about or resting on the hands and knees or hands and feet (occasionally to frequently); (3) rotating the upper trunk/torso to one side or the other from a neutral position while sitting or standing (frequent to constant) for up to 16 hours per dayAble to use both hands to handle fish fillets moving on a conveyor belt (40 inches high)Fine finger and manual dexterity to inspect and scoop or place fish manually into pans, to reach/push baskets (15-20 lbs) and block frames or freezer pans on a conveyor belt (full pans weigh 40+ lbs) for up to 16 hours per dayWork Schedule12 to 16 hours per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloadingAbility to work at sea for extended periods of time (3+ months)Salary RangeEstimated earnings of $4,000 - $7,000 monthly (average of two trips per month)*Crew share–based pay means compensation is tied to the vessel's catch rather than a fixed hourly or daily wage. Pay varies by trip and reflects overall catch size and performance. Each fishing trip typically lasts 14–21 days, though trip length may vary depending on fishing conditions.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.