Purser

Full-time

Description

United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers out of Alaska. We are looking for entry level and experienced crew members to work on board our vessels. We are looking for full-time, long-term employees who are willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year.

A Purser will assist the Captain and other managers of the vessel with the administration of their duties. Communicate vessel information and needs to the United States Seafoods management team at the Seattle office and governmental agencies as required, and work with all crewmembers to assist them when needed. The Purser is the primary Safety Officer onboard with associated duties.

NOTE - in this position, it is expected that 3-5 hours of your shift will be spent in the factory helping process.

DUTIES:

Assign rooms and prepare crew lists each trip

Inventory and ordering of office and medical supplies

Vessel reporting

Random drug testing each month as directed

In charge of petty cash, including, requesting, dispersing, logging and reconciling.

Coordinate and communicate with office and vessel as needed

Enforce and uphold all company policies, including - Anti-Harassment policy and the AAP policy.

Ability to take direction and work as part of a team as well as independently on specified tasks

Communicate on a daily basis with Captain and other department heads on production, quality and safety.

Processing fish through factory onboard vessel

Sort and identify different species of fish

Run various factory fish processing equipment

Requirements

Must have full use of both hands

Must be able to repeatedly lift 50+ lbs, and push/ pull 0 – 50+ lbs

Must be able to work in temperatures of -20 to -30 degrees with proper equipment

Must be able to live and work in tight and close quarters shared with others

Medically trained (MEDPIC)

Must be able to handle confidential matters, understanding the various laws and regulations apply to this which must be adhered to

Must be able to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, and time sensitive projects

High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.

Minimum three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a purser role aboard a sea-going vessel

EEO Policy

The Company's equal employment opportunity policy prohibits unlawful discrimination with respect to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or other status protected by applicable law.

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