Job Description
Join the Legendary Alaskan Fleet
Alaskan Gold Seafood Co. is seeking an experienced, physically robust Commercial Fisherman / Deckhand to join our elite crew operating out of Kodiak, Alaska. As a premier harvester of premium Pacific seafood, our modern fleet offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the world's most challenging and rewarding industries.
This is a high-stakes, high-reward position. You must have the endurance to handle grueling 20-hour days, the skill to operate advanced hydraulic equipment, and the grit to face the harsh Alaskan seas. In return, we offer a top-tier crew share compensation structure that directly rewards your hard work and performance. Safety, respect, and teamwork are the core of our operation.
If you are a seasoned professional ready for the ultimate maritime challenge, embrace the legacy. Apply today.
Responsibility
- Execute all phases of fishing operations: setting, hauling, and emptying trawls, gillnets, or longlines efficiently.
- Operate and maintain critical deck machinery including winches, cranes, power blocks, and fish pumps.
- Process, sort, gut, and freeze the catch to stringent quality and food safety specifications.
- Perform preventative maintenance on engines, hydraulics, and electronic navigation equipment.
- Stand watch, navigate, and assist the Captain with vessel handling in all weather conditions.
- Repair and maintain fishing gear (nets, lines, buoys, hooks) to ensure operational readiness.
- Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, conduct emergency drills, and maintain lifesaving equipment.
Qualification
- Minimum 2+ years of verifiable experience as a Deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel (Alaskan experience highly preferred).
- U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a valid medical certificate.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification; STCW Basic Safety Training or similar is a distinct advantage.
- Must pass a comprehensive pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
- Demonstrated physical strength (ability to lift 75+ lbs) and stamina for extended, extreme shifts.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, particularly with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a proven ability to perform under pressure.