Fish Tender Deckhand

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for receiving fishing vessels, unloading the catch, weighing the fish, and layer fish with ice in totes. This position will also be responsible for unloading totes at the end of the day at Salish Seafoods plant and load truck for delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Will receive fishing vessels at tender, tie them to tender and promptly unload fish by hand (Catches per fishing vessel can range between 100 to 10,000 lbs.)
• Identify the different fin-fish species.
• Maintain awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for this position.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, correspondence, and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors in individual and small group settings.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense and sound judgment to carry out detailed instructions and resolve routine problems involving standardized variables.
• Ability to identify and differentiate fin fish species and apply that knowledge in daily operations.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, data entry systems, and standard business software as required.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education required:

• High School Diploma/GED and relevant experience operating hydraulic controls and operate lift trucks and booms.

Certificates & Licenses: Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License and must be bondable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel with frequent hand and wrist movements; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and follow the Squaxin Island Tribe's drug policies.