At-Sea Processor on the F/T UNIMAK

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North Star Fishing Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality,

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OtherAt Sea Processor On The F/T Unimak

North Star Fishing Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea flatfish, cod, pollock and other groundfish, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage three trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and the Gulf of Alaska. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

North Star Fishing Company LLC. Is hiring Processors that are mentally and physically resilient to work in a challenging production factory on board the UNIMAK in Alaska’s Bering Sea.

We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. Individuals with recent experience working in physically demanding positions such as manufacturing, production, construction, logging, oil fields, agriculture or the commercial seafood industry are preferred.

Repetitive, fast paced accuracy and movements

Physical lifting up to 50lbs

Standing 16hrs/day for 7 days/week

Work in wet, cold, and confined small spaces

Self-motivated team-player

Must be able to provide two positive recent references from previous employers

All candidates subject to a post offer pre-employment drug test, medical and background screen.

Crew paid a percentage or share of the catch each trip.

Free room and board on board the vessel.

Flights to/from Dutch Harbor from point of hire (Seattle) paid upon completion of contract terms.

Eligible to enroll in 401K the first of the month after hire; eligible match after eligibility requirements are met.

Health/Dental benefits once eligibility requirements are met.

Sort fish by species, size and condition

Tend and operate machinery

Inspect product to ensure it meets company quality standards

Package, weigh and label product to be placed into freezer

Deep clean factory equipment

Participate in offload of frozen product at end of trip

Load and unload other supplies onto vessel

Must have at least 6 months - 1 year of recent experience working in a physically demanding position preferred.

Ability to work 16 hours per day, 7 days a week in all kinds of weather conditions.

Understand instructions and safety rules in English

Board and exit vessel without assistance by climbing up and down a gangway or Jacob's ladder.

Perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.

Be away from medical attention for up to 3 months.

Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas and bathrooms.

Crew paid a share of the catch each trip. Average crew share per trip is $1900 - $2200 depending on the value of the catch.

Company travel policy agreement: Successful completion of # consecutive fishing (trips/days) grants eligibility for airfare/hotel expenses, between the vessel and Seattle, to be paid by the company. Each fishing trip averages # – # days, and can be more or less dependent on fishing conditions.

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Limited privacy

4-6 bunks per room

Dorm style bathrooms and showers

All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost

Expect Limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.

Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.