SUMMARY

Northline Seafoods is a growing seafood processing company looking for an experienced and motivated Housekeeper to provide various cleaning and laundry services aboard the barge Hannah during the Bristol Bay processing season. The season generally goes from early June until early August, though there may be some pre-season planning/ordering that will require part time employment by late April. As we grow, we’re looking for an all-hands-on-deck perspective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists in the ordering of supplies and maintains cleaning supply inventory.
• Cleans all common areas including storage areas, bathrooms, offices, corridors, and stairways.
• Cleans and stocks all bathrooms and laundry areas.
• Cleans rugs, floors, furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, doors etc.
• Provides laundry services to a crew of up to 80 employees on a once per week schedule.
• Provides laundry services for common use articles like gloves, liners, sleeves, freezer suits and hats.
• Assists office staff during shift changes to ensure employees are ready for work and have all necessary equipment.
• Transports trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
• Performs minor maintenance on washers/dryers, toilets, and lights in housing areas.
• Ensure that all rooms are cleaned and ready for employees. Clean and prepare rooms after any employee departures.
• Works in a safe manner always with an emphasis on a zero-tolerance accident mentality.
• Completes all mandatory training with an emphasis on achieving and exceeding Coast Guard standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous housekeeping experience on a vessel at sea is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of proper cleaning techniques and chemical usage.
• Ability to maintain a friendly and service like mentality to all working on the barge.
• Currently has First Aid and AED training or can complete prior to leaving for Bristol Bay, AK.
• Ability to safety use a ladder to clean out of reach areas on a regular basis.
• Ability to work 12 hour days 7 days per week over a 70 day season.
• Ability to solve problems and make clear rational decisions in a fast-paced work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

The Housekeeping position operates primarily on a barge at sea in Bristol Bay, AK with some pre-season ordering, cleaning, and stocking in late April and early May. This role routinely uses equipment common for cleaning including mops, buckets, brushes, rags, washers/dryers, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. Cleanliness is of utmost importance in this role. Employee must be able to stand, walk and generally navigate aboard a wet and cold barge environment for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

DISCLAIMER

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.

Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.