Factory Foreman 2026

Essential Duties

• Train, oversee and manage factory personnel on all aspects of production.
• Manage flow of fish through the factory for optimum production.
• Maintain logs and complete paperwork as required.
• Use office equipment such as a computer.
• Oversee day-to-day factory operations.
• Perform duties of a fish processor (see Fish Processor Job Requirements).

Work Schedule

Typical work hours are 16 hours per day, 7 days per week. Work hours may be extended during offload or backload which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns. Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant. Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.

Work Environment

• Operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
• Exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid, and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets, and aluminum pans.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.

Physical Demands

• Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob's ladder without assistance.
• Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions.
• Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures.
• Work at least 16 ½ hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the contract.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk; lift weights up to and over 50 pounds for full range from floor to above their head repeatedly.
• Bend and twist.
• Scoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work long hours in all kinds of weather.
• Work in a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations.

Mental Activities

• Ability to understand and have the ability to communicate in English for emergency, safety, and training purposes is required.
• Use interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Live and work with others in close quarters.
• Share crew quarters, bathroom facilities, and common dining areas with other crew members.
• Discern between various shades of color for documentation, identifying and sorting various fish species as well as for safety signs, alarms, and warnings.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance is offered to employees and qualified dependents, if elected.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment, if elected.
• Meals, snacks, and beverages provided including diverse cuisine options while at sea. (Additional at-sea store available for specialty items to purchase and have deducted from paycheck).
• O'Hara will book and pre-pay flight and lodging from Point of Hire- Seattle, WA to Dutch Harbor, AK.

Compensation

Crew-share compensation $725 - $900 average daily rate DOE

Company Information

• O'Hara Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.