Catcher Vessel Deckhand

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crew members.

Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Under direction of Captain, Mate and/or deck boss, participates in all the activities of the vessel deck and/or fishing crew. Can include the setting and hauling back of nets and pots, all safety drills, loading and unloading cargo, assisting in mooring the vessel and other deck related work as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists with pre-season and day to day deck operations of the vessel. responsible for operating the deck in accordance with Trident policy.
• Assists in directing and overseeing launching, retrieval, operation, and maintenance of a skiff.
• Safely operate cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices.
• Assists in loading and stowing of vessel supplies and willing to be trained to stand underway and anchor watches.
• Must be able to follow specific directions in the case of an emergency. Can include but not limited to launching a raft, donning an Immersion suit or life preserver and assist in response to vessel firefighting and damage control.
• Cooking meals for 4–6-person vessel crew
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings .

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the fishery being applied for

• Deckhand experience on freighters, tenders, and Alaska fishing vessels
• Experience working in an engine room on a boat.
• Ability to stand a navigational watch.
• Knowledge in splicing wire and lines
• Experience in working freight, setting, and hauling back trawl nets.
• Basic net repair knowledge

Must be able to hear, understand and respond to commands in English

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with…