Respect for Employees and the Marine Environment
When you are considering employment on at-sea processor, and deciding which company to work for, it is important to know what kind of work and living conditions to expect. At United States Seafoods you can count on well-maintained, safe conditions for all employees..

The vessels: The vessels are designed with the versatility to react to changing market and fishing conditions. These vessels operate in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and the Gulf of Alaska. The factories excel in both round and headed and gutted (H&G) production in a variety of species. Atka mackerel, rock sole, flathead sole, yellowfin sole, Pacific Ocean perch (POP), and Pacific cod are among the species of fish that run through our factories each year.

The work: The majority of positions on the vessels are for processors - an entry level position. Processing work is tedious and can be physically demanding. Processors work sixteen hours a day, seven days a week, for up to three months or longer.

Living conditions: Crew members have little time or energy to do more than work, eat, and sleep. On the vessel, usually the Galley area is where crew members can relax and watch a movie. Vessel operators ensure that crew members are provided with good food and plenty of it. Sleeping quarters differ from vessel to vessel, sleeping two to six crew members per room. Crew members must have clothing and boots suitable for factory work and weather conditions. Ship stores stock clothing and raingear, toiletries, and other supplies. Laundry service is also available. The pay: Crew members are paid an initial crew share rate as well as a bonus crew share rate due upon completion of the employment contract.

Contracts: Crew members are asked to sign an employment contract. For crew members who meet the terms of their contracts, room and board are provided at no charge, as well as transportation to and from the fishing grounds. Joining the Vessel: Upon completing the hiring process, which includes the passing of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check, we will arrange for your travel to one of our vessels. Generally, we will provide travel to the vessels as an advance against earnings. If you satisfactorily complete your contractual obligations as outlined in your contract, you will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Joining the Vessel: Upon completion of the hiring process, which includes the passing of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check, we will arrange for your travel to one of our vessels. Generally, we will provide travel to the vessels as an advance against earnings. If you satisfactorily complete your contractual obligations as outlined in your contract, you will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Safety: The vessels meet the highest Coast Guard safety standards and all crew members are provided survival suits and given safety training. Crew members should be aware that working at sea, especially in the stormy waters of the Bering Sea, can be hazardous. All crew members are insured under the companies' maritime insurance act for on-the-job accidents.

Zero tolerance: Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden aboard. All applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen that screens for marijuana, alcohol, amphetamines (speed) and other substances. Anyone caught onboard with drugs or alcohol is sent home at their own expense.

Team environment: At-sea processing vessels are floating communities. Men and women, who represent a variety of cultures and countries, all work closely together. Getting along with others is an important skill. For the many people who return season after season to work on an at-sea processor, the camaraderie (friendly environment) is one of the reasons they return.

Advancement opportunities: We value our crew members who work hard, are excellent team players, and are interested in a career in the seafood processing industry. Our company promotes from within whenever possible. You're invited to apply now or learn more about job descriptions and how United States Seafoods is actively preserving the marine environment.

You're invited to apply now or learn more about job descriptions and how United States Seafoods is actively preserving the marine environment.