Seafood Processor at Coastal Villages Region Fund

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Seafood Processing, Filleting, Sorting, Packaging, Machine Operation, Safety Training, Teamwork, Communication, Mathematics, Quality Inspection, Cleaning, Physical Endurance, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Time Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods, a subsidiary of Coastal Villages Region Fund, is currently seeking applications for a Seafood Processor to work aboard the F/T Northern Hawk. The primary job responsibilities of the Seafood Processor include, but are not limited to, working on-board our fishing vessel operating off the western coasts of Washington and Alaska. The Processor is responsible for converting raw fish products into a processed, high-quality product ready for sale. The Processor may sort fish by species, tend and operate machines, hand fillet whole fish and inspect the product to meet CAPS standards of quality. Also, they may be responsible for packaging, weighing, labeling, placing the product into freezers, loading and unloading supplies on the vessel, cleaning factory equipment and performing other duties as assigned. Previous Processing experience aboard a Factory Trawler strongly preferred. Specific Duties Include: Clean, scrap, trim and fillet product. Segregate product on conveyor belt or table according to grade, color, and size, and place product in containers or on designated conveyors. Discard cull (inferior or defective) items and foreign matter. Pack product in boxes, totes or crates for storage or shipment. Operate machine(s) to move live or packed seafood from place to place. Review workspace for cleanliness and safety. Participates in drills, required safety training, and any other company required courses. Attend company sponsored training and meetings as directed. Strictly uphold all company policies and support company philosophy. Other duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Factory Foreman - Seasonal Crew Contract Status: Non Exempt – Seasonal - Coastal Villages Region Fund has a zero tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy. Selected applicants will be required to successfully pass a post-offer background, drug test and reference check. Applicants must be willing and able to be away from home for extended periods of time, and must be willing to live and work in a cramped environment, and work as a team member at all times. In addition, good communication skills, self motivation, and a positive attitude are important to ensure a high quality product and the safety of all crew members. Note: This is a safety sensitive position, and impairment by any amount of drugs or alcohol may result in undue harm to self or others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Crewmember must be capable of working consecutive, long and variable work shifts for extended periods of time including loading and unloading. Shifts typically range from 12 to 16 hours per day with periodic breaks depending on work demands, production requirements, availability of fish, and travel schedules. Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time Both hands must be capable of grabbing, holding or gripping rope, rails, equipment and vessel structures for frequent periods of time. Forceful grasping along with repetitive finger and hand use is occasional. Crewmember must also be able to sit and crawl on a limited basis, and squat, crouch, and kneed occasionally. Crewmembers must be able to climb up and down, safely ascend and descend ladders, work in small and confined spaces, and pass all safety test requirements. Crewmembers must be able to constantly lift 20-50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and above the shoulder. Must also be able to constantly push, pull, and carry 20-50 pounds, and on a limited basis push and pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this position are that the Crewmember needs to have peripheral, distance and depth perception abilities. Crewmembers also need the ability to determine shades, colors and shadows. Crewmembers will be required to gain medical clearance for use of a tight-fitting respirator. Upon receiving a conditional offer, selected crewmembers may be required to have physical examinations. The results of those tests may require a licensed healthcare provider and selected crewmember to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be structured to allow for safe performance of the job described above while in a remote and hazardous location. Requirements KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Previous Processing experience aboard a Factory Trawler strongly preferred. Crewmembers must be able to perform intermediate math; add, subtract, multiply, divide, handle fractions and decimals; all on numbers between 1-100. Crewmember must also be able to understand, read, speak and write in English. Crewmember must possess the ability to apply these basic functions to American currency, weight, distance and volumes. Crewmember needs the ability to perform these basic functions in stressful, noisy environments and in adverse weather conditions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: In the Bering Sea aboard a Factory Trawler. Adverse weather conditions. The work is strenuous and sometimes hazardous due to exposure to operating machinery, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, vibration and with the vessel operating under all types of weather conditions including extreme cold. This means standing, walking and maintaining balance in rough seas or other types of weather.

Responsibilities

The Seafood Processor is responsible for converting raw fish products into processed, high-quality products ready for sale. Duties include sorting fish, operating machines, hand filleting, inspecting products, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.