Glacier Fish Co.

Processors convert the raw product into a processed, marketable product. They sort fish, tend and operate header machines, inspect the products, load and unload plate freezers, weigh, package and label the product, and load/unload the product and other supplies on/off the ship. They clean the factory area on a regular basis and perform other work as directed. Processors may work in any of a number of areas of the vessel including the factory, the freezer hold, on the back deck, or on adjoining docks or vessels during offloads and backloads. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Operate conveyor belt systems to regulate the movement or flow of fish to the header machines. Sort fish by size, species and condition. Discard incidental fish and fish that cannot be processed by the header machine. Ensure the fish are correctly placed by predetermined size into the slots of a moving conveyor in a specific position for processing at a rate of 120 fish/minute which then prepares the fish to be headed, cut, skin and slice the fish. Inspect the product to ensure that it conforms to established quality contract guidelines by inspecting for parasites and other defects. Weigh fillets or processed fish product and place into pans to ensure that it meets specific weight and appearance to quality control standards. Place freezer pans or trays holding bulk fish, or fish products such as H&G product or fillets, into plate freezers which extend from floor level to above eye level for freezer. Pull freezer trays with frozen product from the plate freezer by hand or the use of a work aid and physically separate the product from the freezer pan by hitting it against an immovable object. Operate a series of controls which move plate freezers. Place frozen wrapped product into bags. Manually place the bagged or packaged product onto a conveyor belt, pallet or elevator after sealing or hand taping for storage in the freezer hold area. Store the finished product in a freezer hold according to type of product in a predetermined sequence. Move the various packed and frozen product stacked in the freezer hold by conveyor or by hand onto pallets or nets for transfer by a hoist system onto the dock. Clean all equipment on a daily basis or after each production run within the factory. Assist factory engineering personnel in maintaining, repairing, replacing or installing factory equipment. COMBI: Perform any specific duties described in the Processor job description and as directed or required may also perform the tasks described under specific duties in the Deckhand job descriptions.   Assist with attaching nets, slings, hooks and other devises to cables, forms and hoists in support of fishing operations Load and unload equipment and supplies by hand or with hoist equipment. Assists Deckhands and Bosuns in performing their respective duties. Assist as part of the “fire team” as required or needed QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years commercial fishing OR 1+ year of experience performing physical work KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of factory trawler operations and conditions preferred. Must be capable of lifting up to 65 lbs. repetitively Must be able to work in a cold and wet environment for extended period of time Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without assistance by climbing up or down gangplank, or by using a Jacob’s ladder. Must be capable of understanding and following specific English written, oral and visual directions and instructions in the event of emergency. Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs or vertical ladders both inside and outside in all weather conditions. Must assist in all loading and unloading operations at the start and end of all the trips. Must assist other departments including deckhands, engineers, galley staff, technicians and officers as directed at any time in the performance of their respective duties. Must assist in all daily cleaning of the factory processing area and any other area as directed using shovels, buckets, brooms and pressure hoses. Must be able to perform specific duties at any time of the day or night for extended periods of time in all weather conditions. Must adhere to all safety and quality policies and regulations of the vessel and company.  Must be able to share room assignments and bathroom facilities and eat in common dining areas with other crew Must be capable of working and living on board a vessel for extended periods of time; up to 65 days without having access to immediate medical assistance except for first aid. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Free Room and Board. Eligible for 401K. Health/Dental benefits once eligibility requirements are met. Crew Share based. Option to extend contract up to 90 days. Glacier Fish Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.