Radio Room Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist fleet manager with fishing and tendering operations in Egegik.
• Communicate with tenders to take catch reports, and direct delivery schedule.
• Assist in compiling and sending in daily catch reports for ADF&G.
• Engage with fishermen and tendermen and provide them with all necessary services.
• Help communicate fishery and company information to fishermen and tendermen through all available means (radio, in person, email/text).
• Distribute and track tendering gear (scales, fish ticket laptops, etc.).
• Assist in the tracking of fishermen gear (nets, etc.).
• Help train tendermen in fish ticket procedures and temperature recording.
• Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure, 12 or more hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Must be willing and able to work with other departments in a team atmosphere as time allows.
• Must be willing and able to live and work in confined quarters in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must always be professional and represent OBI Seafoods with the highest standards.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to learn the basics of tendering operations, vessel travel times, tides, weather, and other factors that dictate Bristol Bay operations.
• Ability to learn and use various forms of marine communications.
• Competence with Excel, Word and Office365 apps.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and concisely.
• Must be willing to work day and night, perform multiple tasks, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm, cheerful, and good natured through stressful situations.

COMPENSATION:

• 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.
• Room and Board Included.
• 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.

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• 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.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by OBI Seafoods, will be provided.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.

Expectations:

• 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