SUMMARY

Northline Seafoods is seeking Tank Operators for the 2026 salmon season in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The primary season runs from mid-June through mid-August, though additional pre-season work in Bellingham, Washington may be available prior to deployment to Alaska. This role also offers the potential for continued year-round employment in Bellingham from August through May for strong performers.

Tank Operators work in the pump room aboard the Hannah and are responsible for a variety of operational and monitoring tasks related to fish handling and processing systems. This position is based aboard a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, Alaska , and requires individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial seafood processing environment.

Important Travel Note : As of May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant identification is required for domestic air travel, including flights to Alaska. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement prior to hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain continuous flow of fish from holding tanks to production
• Assist in monitoring holding tanks to ensure quality standards are met
• Push and clear final fish from holding tanks
• Sanitize holding tanks and pump room on a regular schedule
• Perform preventative maintenance on pump room machinery
• Verify proper operation of paddles, pumps, and valves
• Assist the Tank Manager as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pump room
• Work safely in confined spaces and follow all safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned, including:
  • Keeping pump room bilges clean and free of standing water
  • Assisting in repairs
  • Tracking and organizing tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to routinely work 12+ hour shifts and occasionally 16+ hour shifts during peak season
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, including confined-space rescue environments
• Minimum 1 year of experience (maintenance experience or machine operation)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic working knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of VFDs
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, etc.)
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective written communication (email)
• Proficient with UHF radio communication
• Basic mechanical background with hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Basic PVC repair and construction skills (plumbing experience a plus)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is based primarily aboard a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, Alaska, with the potential for year-round employment during reprocessing operations in Bellingham, Washington. In Bellingham, work may also be performed dockside and on the waterfront in an active marine industrial environment. Work takes place in wet, cold, and physically demanding environments. The position requires regular use of hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, prybars, etc.) and power tools (angle grinders, power drills, portable bandsaws, etc.). Employees must be able to safely navigate slippery and uneven surfaces, work extended shifts of 12–16 hours, including nights, lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, work in small confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders, and be able to swim.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Northline Seafoods is at will. This means that either the employee or Northline Seafoods may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

DISCLAIMER

The above is not an exhaustive list of essential functions or requirements, which may change over time. Northline Seafoods reserves the right to revise this job description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employees must satisfactorily perform all essential duties and meet the physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable.

Northline Seafoods is committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.