Careers at North Star Fishing
Careers at North Star Fishing Company
Join our team and set sail for success!
Learn more about our company and what it takes to build your career at sea.
About North Star
North Star Fishing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse and talented crew. We consider them to be our greatest asset and we take pride in the fact that many of our crew members have been with the company 20 years or more!
We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea flatfish, cod, pollock and other groundfish, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage three trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and the Gulf of Alaska, the F/T Arica, F/T North Star, and F/T Unimak.
Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!
Departments
Each vessel has multiple departments where you can bring your talent and passion to the job. Our Company provides an opportunity to start as an entry level crew member and work your way up into a variety of departments or roles where you can earn more and build a career.
Wheelhouse
Our highly experienced wheelhouse staff includes the Captain, Mate and Purser who are in charge of operations on the entire vessel.
Engineering
Engineering crew members keep engines, onboard power equipment and factory machinery running smoothly throughout the trip. Staff include Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, and Oilers while some boats also have Electricians, Maintenance Technicians and Fishmeal Technicians.
Deck
Deckhands work out on deck deploying and hauling back nets. On deck crew start out learning to tie knots, splice wire and mend nets.
Galley
The galley is the heart of the vessel where crew come together for meals and breaks. Galley staff cooks meals for the crew, do laundry, and clean the ship. Positions include Chief Steward, Assistant Cook and Housekeeper.
Factory
The factory staff works below deck in the factory processing and packing fish. Crew may progress in job responsibilities and pay as they learn to work in more areas of the factory successfully.
Life and Work at Sea
Working onboard an at sea processing vessel is physically and mentally challenging.
The environment is wet and cold and the shifts are long. The job requires physical endurance, repetitive lifting, agility, prolonged periods of standing, teamwork and self-discipline.
Crew members make a contractual commitment to being at sea for extended periods of time, leaving family and friends at home.
We're invested in our employees
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
Saving for retirement
We provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with match allowing crew members to plan for their future.
Employee assistance program
Online and telephone service available to coach and guide crew through the challenges faced in life.
Training and Development
Company provided training for those skills needed to perform your job safely day in and day out.
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