Description
E&E Foods in search for our seasonal seafood beach crew personnel, including dock and fish buyers at our Coffee Point salmon processing plant in Egegik, AK. A successful candidate is someone who can learn quickly, think independently and cooperate with coworkers in a fast-pace, diverse work environment. We are looking for strong communicators with the desire to join a great team, learn about the commercial fishery, and who are prepared to do whatever needs done to get the job done. This role requires patience, flexibility, and a desire to work as hard as the situation demands. Must have the ability to understand and follow all instructions and safety rules. Basic math and Basic computer skills are required. Experience driving trucks, operating forklifts and/or hydraulic cranes is not required, but a definite plus.
Requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION: The buying crew members perform a variety of tasks that include interfacing directly with fishermen and vessel captains, weighing fish, documenting the fish purchased on fish tickets, offloading boats and the overall handling, storage, and transportation of fresh fish. This is a physical job that requires getting into/out of large trucks, moving up and down ladders, shoveling ice, removing/replacing lids of insulated totes, and working long shifts outdoors. Must have ability to work calmly and efficiently in order to buy and move as much fish as possible while maintaining fish quality. You will be working with wild salmon, so there is a natural level of unpredictability as to the timing and numbers of fish being caught in the river. The job requires working as a team to be ready to buy and move fish during all fishing periods, often two tides per day.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT is weather dependent: ranging from warm and sunny to cold, windy and wet. Working outdoors in a remote environment is not an experience for everyone, and candidates should understand their limitations. People who struggle with mobility should consider employment in another department or a different industry.
NATURE & HOURS OF WORK: The season runs from Mid-June to End of July. Hours and days of work are entirely dependent upon the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s announced fishing openings, which are determined by pre-/mid-season predictions and actual fish movement. While we can't guarantee any definite number of hours, when the fishers are fishing, we are buying - this requires working on a shifting, tidal schedule and can run anywhere from nothing to more than sixteen hours per day, seven days a week.
LIVING CONDITIONS: Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing is dormitory-style, and you may share a room with up to 3 other people. There are no health care options readily accessible. There is no cellphone signal and limited internet available. Communication is very limited.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Wage is $17.00 per hour and $25.50 per overtime hour
- Free Room and Board
- Free round trip from largest major city near point of hire to plant location in Alaska
ADA: EE Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.EEOC: EE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability. Previously incarcerated, BIPOC, women and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!