ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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This position will receive, ship, store, track and organize fishermen’s nets. Must be able to locate nets and gear at a moment’s notice and put together necessary logistics to transfer where needed.
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Fulfill tender food orders and have available during off loads.
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Track and ship fishermen’s mail. Coordinate tender schedule, location of fishermen, and tender destinations.
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Work with dock crew as time permits.
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Maintain effective, clear and responsive communication with fishermen, Egegik staff, fleet manager, fleet coordinators and tenders (this list is not inclusive)
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Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
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Must have the ability to work well under pressure, 12 or more hours per day, 7 days per week.
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Must be willing and able to work with other departments in a team atmosphere as time allows.
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Must be willing and able to live and work in confined quarters in a multi-cultural environment.
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Must always be professional and represent OBI Seafoods with the highest standards.
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Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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ORGANIZATION is everything.
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Good memory skills are essential.
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Forklift driving and hoist operation certifiable.
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Dock or fishermen’s experience preferred.
COMPENSATION:
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Pay rate depends on experience. This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime pay. In Alaska, overtime is one and one-half times the regular hourly rate and is paid for hours worked over 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours are worked in a week.
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Room and Board Included.
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Excellent benefits available, including medical, dental, prescription, vision plans, and 401(k) retirement plan.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Location is in the remote Alaskan village of Egegik. Most of the building structures are original, dating back 100 years. We are a team focused operation, and always excited to hear new ideas from individuals like you.
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Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
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Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
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Position requires the ability to stand, sit at a desk, walking around office and plant, lifting, and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, utilizing fine dexterity. Requires reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see, Hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
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Personal protective equipment, as defined by OBI Seafoods, will be provided.
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Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.
Expectations:
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Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as assigned.
OBI Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.
OBI Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA M/F/VETS/DISABILITY