2026 Dock Crew - RED SALMON CANNERY (DOCK - RSC)

Dock Crew

Work with team of 6 to 8 Dock Workers to unload fish and freight from incoming tender vessels, maintain and operate cranes and other cargo material, and handling equipment to load and unload vessels. Beach Gang also constructs, maintains, and repairs the facility’s docks, loads/unloads freight, and provides support for the fleet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mooring/tying up vessels to the dock, operating fish pumps to unload fish from vessels.
• Maintain safety training/reaction plans for hazardous spills, fires, and other emergency situations.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and other machinery as needed. Training required and provided at plant.
• Responsible for ensuring dock operations meet environmental and safety regulations and policies.
• Keep and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must be willing and able to work with other departments in a team atmosphere as time allows.
• Must be willing and able to live and work in confined quarters in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must always be professional and represent North Pacific Seafoods with the highest standards.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Equipment operation including but not limited to forklifts, telehandlers, loaders and cranes.
• Crane and hoist operation preferred.
• Basic understanding of fish pumps, water pumps, hydraulic and other mechanical items preferred.
• Physically and mentally able to work and live in a remote area of Alaska.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Carpentry and general maintenance skills helpful
• Knowledge of safety regulations and willingness to always follow safety protocols.
• Common knowledge of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of basic knots and line splicing
• Able to work well under pressure, 12-16 hours a day, 7 days a week.

COMPENSATION:

This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime pay. In Alaska, employees are paid overtime after eight regular hours in a day, and after 40 regular hours in a week.

The starting wage for this position its $18.41

RSC provides transportation from the nearest international airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.

Room and board provided on site. Washer and dryer available in the bunkhouse.

WIFI available in the bunkhouse.

With no onsite expenses, and hopefully a large fish run, this is often a great way to make money in a relatively short period of time. There are additional opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.

We offer opportunities to grow: Both professionally and personally! We offer the possibility to move up within our company.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Qualified applicants must be:

• 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing and able to do this work, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work the full season
• Current driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand for extented periods of time, walk around the plant, lifting, and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, utilizing fine dexterity. Requires reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.

Important Considerations

• This work can be hard, monotonous, and boring. Most cell phones do not work in remote areas of Alaska. For Example: GCI and AT&T cell phones are the most reliable in Naknek, while T-Mobile and Verizon occasionally work.
• Must be available to work the full season

Equal Employment Opportunity

• It is the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, opposition to a discriminatory practice, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. It is our policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

• Company is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at the Company is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with us. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between company and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of the company, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

The company provides reasonable accommodation to candidates during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request accommodation, please call Human Resources.