Housekeeper; At Sea commercial fishing vessel - Alaska Ocean

Glacier Fish 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 ongoing concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distribute seafood throughout the world. We manage two taillaw catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

Glacier Fish Company is seeking a motivated self-starter to work as Housekeeper on a factory production vessel on board the F/T Alaska Ocean that operates both in Alaska’s Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon.

We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round.

Individuals with recent experience in a high-volume housekeeping and laundry environment such as cruise ships or experience on a commercial fishing vessel are preferred.

• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a schedule
• Repetitive, fast‑paced accuracy and movements
• Physical lifting up to 50 lbs and ability to lift/carry 25 lbs repetitively
• Standing 12 hrs/day for 7 days/week
• Work in small spaces in close proximity of other crew
• Self‑motivated team‑player
• Must be able to provide 2 recent positive references from previous employers
• All candidates subject to a post‑offer pre‑employment drug test, medical and background screen

• Stateroom and bathroom cleaning as scheduled, including bathtub/shower, toilet, sink, mirrors, floors, vents and counter, dust counters, TV, bookshelves and lights, empty garbage and vacuum floors.
• Responsible for cleaning common areas, including all public restrooms and changing rooms.
• Cleans lounge and crew common areas as scheduled.
• All floors vacuumed daily, mopped as needed, stripped & waxed as scheduled.
• Clears walls, ceiling, handrails and lights as scheduled.
• Maintains and organizes cleaning storage area and linen closets.
• Changes and launders sheets according to schedule as instructed.
• Clean and folds crew clothing and packs laundry bags neatly and drops off clean laundry to appropriate rooms.
• Operates laundry equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Follows manufacturer instructions in use of cleaning chemicals.
• Adheres to company policies when utilizing cleaning chemicals.

• Limited privacy; rooms are shared 2‑4 bunks per room
• Each fishing trip averages 12‑24 days depending on fishing conditions
• All meals and laundry are provided at no cost
• Expect limited communication – cell phones will not work at sea
• Satellite Wi‑Fi provided – integrated Starlink is a high‑speed, low‑latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote locations

• Company travel policy: successful completion of 2 consecutive fishing trips while vessel is fishing in Alaska grants eligibility for airfare/hotel expenses between vessel and Seattle to be paid by the company
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program

$7,900 – $12,000 a month.

Crew are paid a crew share which can range between $3,200 – $3,500 each full trip worked. Trip lengths can vary between 12 – 24 days on average depending on fishing conditions. There are a scheduled number of trips the vessel will fish each season based on quota. Shipyard work is required as scheduled while the vessel is in port between the fishing seasons.

Glacier Fish Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.