Fish Processing Onboard Vessel Jobs in Renton, WA

Job Description

Performs various duties in an at-sea processing factory environment, relating to the production of fish products including fillet, frozen block, surimi and fishmeal.

Reports to: Factory Management team

Common Job Functions:

• Bin operation, use of flow scales, and sorting fish by species.
• Machine operation, use of heading and gutting machines.
• Fillet table, inspecting, trimming, flipping fillets, scooping, using scales and packing.
• Roe table, separating gut and roe from fish, sorting, grading and packing.
• Surimi production, operating surimi mixer and/or extruder, bagging, using scales.
• Fishmeal, bagging and stacking fishmeal product.
• Freezer plates, identification of product type, loading pans into freezers, positioning pans and operating plate freezer, separating pans for placement on the conveyor belt.
• Case up, removing frozen product conveyor, inspecting protective wrap for damage/correct wrap color, operating metal detectors, boxing frozen product, packaging for freezer storage, operating label machine.
• Freezer hold, receive and inspect packaged product, verify labeling, stack product, according to order, for secure transport.

Additional Duties:

• Participates in all backload and offload activities.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by Vessel Management.
• Proactive participation in factory/vessel sanitation program, using only approved cleaning solutions and materials as directed.

• Learn and follow all hygiene and safety rules and protocols.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required at all times.
• Participation in crew meetings, safety orientations and drills as required.

• Operates safety sensitive equipment and machinery only with authorization and proper training.

• Develop awareness of factory environment and potential hazards, immediately notifying supervisors and communicating with coworkers to maintain safe working conditions.

Equipment Used:

• Typical Production Equipment: Conveyor belts, cranes, fillet knives, forklifts, freezer equipment, heading/gutting machines, light tables, metal detectors, mixers, pallet jacks, pressure washer hoses, scales, scoops, shovels.
• Standard Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection/googles, gloves, hardhats, hearing protection devices, respirators, survival suits and life preservers. In the freezer hold: freezer suits and boots.

Conditions on the Vessel:

• Shifts are 12-16 hours per day, 7 days a week for the duration of the fishing contract.
• Contracts are seasonal, duration based on the season and the availability of fish.
• Conditions are regularly cold and wet and weather will cause the vessel to move unexpectedly during operation.
• Crewmembers provided with a bunk, mattress and locker in crew quarters.
• Crew lounge provides access to two computer kiosks for short-term usage during breaks.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay is crew share based with level raises determined by the Factory Manager.
• Room and board provided by the company.
• 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, upon meeting qualification periods.
• Work between seasons in the shipyard, based on availability, paid hourly.

Additional Benefits:

• Promotion from within whenever possible.
• On the job training. Opportunities for additional training available with supervisor approval.
• Wi-Fi access available.

Job Requirements

Physical and Mental Expectations:

• Able to navigate steep stairways, gangways, Jacob’s ladder and/or upper bunk unassisted.
• Dexterity: able to work while wearing gloves, rain gear, and maintain balance while walking/standing.
• Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, capable of fine detail, and distance vision.
• Standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting/turning, hand eye coordination. Movements occasionally include lifting up to 60lbs, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, climbing and crawling.
• Regularly requires the ability to receive instruction, communicate, read and identify signs and alerts in English. Regularly requires symbol recognition and memorization.
• Able to adjust to shipboard working and living conditions in close quarters, far from home for long periods.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a professional, respectful manner with coworkers, shipmates, company personnel and visitors.

Employee Responsibility:

• Employees taking medication or requiring eyeglasses or contacts need a backup pair/sufficient supply to last at least 90 days.
• Maintains physical and dental health in preparation for work at sea, far from medical facilities, pharmacies or dental services.
• Employees provide their own rain gear: boots, pants and jacket. Rain gear should be clean, waterproof and comfortable over clothing.
• Employees provide their own bedding: blanket, sheets and pillows. Large, thick blankets or sleeping bags require a removable duvet cover or sleeping bag liner for washing.
• Enough clothing, socks, warm layers, to last 8-9 days between laundry dates, lightweight shoes for crew lounge/eating areas, and toiletries for up to 90 days.