Deck Hand

Deck Hand

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the seafood industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

Summary

Responsible for assisting with general farm operations including, but not limited to the planting, maintenance, and harvest of the company’s clam and oyster beds.  Will be responsible for assisting Dredge Boat Operator with all aspects of boat operations at high tide. Will assist with various projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence, and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
• Be responsible for the condition of the dredge boat that the boat is left in operating condition for the following day.
• Work directly with the boat operator to ensure that the work gets done safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks with the boat operator such as engine room checks, cleaning, oil changes, painting the boat, and other mechanical work during haulouts.
• Perform tasks on the shellfish beds as directed.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of clam and oyster husbandry practices through the year and understand the beds, their locations, and what is needed to maintain them.
• Take small crews in a skiff out to the bed to perform longline planting, oyster: harvests, and other tasks directed by the farm manager.
• Operate various farm equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and farm boats.
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in inclement weather and adverse conditions typically found on the tide beds and boats.
• Complete paperwork logs and maintains records as required.
• Maintain farm safety at all times; comply with company health and safety guidelines.
• Provide backup support for other duties as needed.
• Assist with farm organization and clean-up as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises team members as directed by the farm manager in the shellfish farm department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications
 

• A minimum of six months of related experience in construction, manufacturing, farming, or related industry is required.
• Prior boat operator experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Boat operator’s licenses are preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required

• Computer skills in MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. When you add in the additional benefits below to our competitive base wage, you can increase your total compensation up to 25%.

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life, and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit-sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, including paid sick and vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)