Purser

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

• 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. 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability