Processor
Location: Seattle, WA (2727 Alaskan Way, Pier 69)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.
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.