Job Description

As the Fish Ticket Person, you will be a vital member on one of our Alaskan tender vessels that will assist in varied ways to ensure and expedite all needs deemed necessary for the Fleet Team. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong math skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. Key responsibilities include accurately weighing and recording fish catches, generating and issuing fish tickets to fishing vessels, maintaining detailed records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety procedures, and assisting with other onboard duties as needed. In this position, you will ensure that the data and any questions are tended to immediately and properly recorded as needed. You will be required to have a strong work ethic, safety protocol, and attitude, while also helping out on the deck to record fish weights as needed.   

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:  

• Sort and distribute incoming fleet mail as needed.   
• Record the correct fish, quantity and weights to include date, time and vessel as needed on deck.
• Maintain excel sheets and record-keeping for all vessels that deliver with complete accuracy.
• Enter catch data into T-Landings accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge of the fishing area geography by names in order to properly communicate and understand vessel locations.   
• Assist in managing marine radios, VHF & Satellite.   
• Work with fleet managers to thoroughly collect critical data to maintain and update multiple spreadsheets daily to the fleet operations.   
• Generate, receive, and maintain confidential and sensitives files, information and reports and ensure security of these files and information. 
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the vessel and organization is fully supported and successful.    

Competencies    

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:     

Functional  

• Fish Identification: Preferred ability to accurately identify different fish species. 
• Weight and Measurement: Proficiency in using scales and measuring devices to accurately determine the weight and dimensions of fish. 
• Data Entry: Skill in accurately entering data into computer systems or handwritten records. 
• Calculations: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating totals and percentages. 
• Regulations Understanding Knowledge of relevant fishing regulations and standards. 
• Quality Control: Basic understanding of fish quality standards and the ability to identify any defects. 

Interpersonal  

• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with fishermen, buyers, and other team members. 
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment and a confined space.  
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping. 
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks. 
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances, such as unexpected changes in meal plans or ingredient shortages.  
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve problems, such as equipment malfunctions or data entry errors.
• Stress Management: Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.  
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours in a demanding physical environment.  

Education and Experience  

• High School Diploma or GED.  
• Experience in the seafood or related industry is a plus.  
• Customer service experience is preferred, but not required.  
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.  
• A proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel is a huge plus, but not required. 

Work Environment and Schedule 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires presence on a fishing vessel in Alaska for the season, spending a significant amount of time on board the vessel in shared courters at sea.    

Physical Demands 

This position is physically demanding, often requiring long hours and exposure to harsh weather conditions. Fish Ticket Person may work in wet, slippery conditions, and they must be able to stand for extended periods and climb ladders and other structures. Additionally, the work can be physically exhausting, requiring stamina and endurance. Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to climb or balance. Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. 

 Mental Activities  

Excellent in working as a team with good work ethics, good decision-making skills and is occasionally required to use interpersonal skills, mentoring, problem analysis, training, and supervision skills. Able to multitask in a very stressful and fast-paced work environment. Pay attention to details and have a high level of accuracy, be flexible and stress resistant. The employee will occasionally be required to exercise independent judgment and use discretion. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled in a direct, appropriate, and helpful manner. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.   

Silver Bay Vessel Management Co. Perks 

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work. 

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance. 
• Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.  

Silver Bay Vessel Management CO. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.    

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com