At-Sea Processor - A Season
About The Position
Phoenix Processor Limited Partnership is hiring seafood processors to work aboard the M/V Excellence for the 2027 A Season, which begins in January. Employees are expected to complete the season. The job takes place aboard a processing vessel and involves long shifts, extended time away from family and friends, shared living quarters, and unpredictable weather. The factory is cold and wet and operates 24 hours a day. Production personnel work 12–16-hour shifts, seven days a week, throughout the contract. Processors must be physically fit, resilient, self-disciplined, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Employees must complete a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug testing as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Pay is hourly with overtime, paid twice monthly. A case-rate bonus is paid 10 business days after the season ends. Housing and meals are provided at no cost. Flexible scheduling with day and night shifts is available. Shipyard work between seasons may be available, depending on availability. After one year of service, employees are eligible for a 401(k) with company match and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Requirements
- Lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly.
- Work 12–16-hour shifts, seven days a week, in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform repetitive tasks involving standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for long periods.
- Work in a cold, damp environment.
- Speak and read basic English and follow written, verbal, and visual instructions in English.
- Live and work aboard a vessel for up to 120 days with minimal communication with friends and family.
- Board and exit the vessel independently by gangway or Jacob’s ladder.
- Have the physical fitness and endurance to handle heavy items and physically demanding tasks, including frequent lifting and long periods of standing.
- Work effectively with others and follow instructions.
- Complete a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug testing as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Responsibilities
- Operate processing machines.
- Perform roe, surimi, fishmeal, and fillet production.
- Prepare products for packing.
- Stack cases in a freezer hold.
- Place production onto and remove it from freezer plates.
- Load and unload product and supplies from the vessel.
- Operate a forklift.
- Clean the factory.
- Follow written, verbal, and visual instructions and safety and emergency protocols.
- Work cooperatively with team members and complete the season.
Benefits
- Hourly wage plus overtime pay, paid twice a month.
- Case-rate bonus upon completion of the season, paid 10 business days after the season ends.
- Housing and meals provided at no cost.
- Flexible schedule with day and night shifts available.
- Shipyard work between seasons based on availability.
- After one year of service: 401(k) with company match.
- After one year of service: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
