CDL Driver – Dock Crew (TRUCK – APS)

The CDL Driver is part of the dock crew and is responsible for all phases of safely operating a mobile crane truck to transport load and unload products and equipment This role also involves assisting with fish offloads and managing off site gear storage The ideal candidate must have a CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement and is experienced in operating various types of equipment including forklifts smaller flatbed trucks and stationary cranes The Kodiak plant known as Alaska Pacific Seafoods or APS operates 12 months a year with peak production during the summer months Responsibilities Safely operate the boom truck mobile crane in compliance with all safety regulationsDrive the boom truck to various job sites for loading and unloading heavy materialsOperate forklifts and other equipment for on dock tasks including loadingunloading supplies and materialsAssist with fish offloading and ensure the efficient and safe handling of productsDrive smaller flatbed trucks as required to transport materials and equipmentOperate stationary cranes and other heavy machinery as needed for various tasksMaintain organize and manage off site gear storage facilities ensuring proper inventory and safe storage practicesPerform routine inspections and maintenance checks on all equipment including the boom truck forklifts and cranesAdhere to all company policies safety standards and DOT regulationsWork collaboratively with the dock and logistics team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasksReports to the Fleet ManagerOther duties as assigned NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401k retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one We also offer affordable traditional health insurance benefits that include medical dental vision and prescription coverage Qualified applicants must be 18 years oldAuthorized to work in the USValid Class B commercial drivers license CDL with air brake endorsement requiredExperience operating boom trucks forklifts and cranesAbility to work long shifts during peak productionMust be self motivated and has the ability to work independently with little or no supervisionAbility to work in a fast paced outdoor environmentStrong organizational skills for managing off site gear storageAbility to follow safety protocols and work efficiently in a team settingGood communication and problem solving skillsConsistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this positionPhysical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50lbsWillingness to work in various weather conditionsAbility to operate heavy equipment for extended periodsPreferred Qualifications Prior experience in marine or dock related work is an assetFamiliarity with offloading and handling fish or seafood productsTransportation Room and Board The majority of employees are locals who live in town Non local employees may be able to live in our small bunkhouse which is located at the plant The rooms are assigned based on gender identity with up to six employees to a room with bunk beds and a shared bathroom Bed linens are provided and a communal washer and dryer is available on site Alaska Pacific Seafoods charges employees 500 per day to stay in the bunkhouse Alaska Pacific Seafoods is currently not providing meals to employees No Tolerances North Pacific Seafoods prohibits the use sale or possession of ANY drug not medically authorized We do not allow the use or possession of marijuana medical or otherwise at our plants Employees may be asked to submit to random post accident or for cause testing at any time and NPSI reserves the right to search all areas of the plant without advance notice in order to maintain the no tolerance policy Important Considerations This work can be hard monotonous and boring There is no way to predict how much work will be available since these are wild fisheries Payroll Information Our processor wage plan provides pay increases based on the total number of hours you work for our company The first increase Tier II is after 500 hours This means if you work longer seasons or choose to come back multiple years your hours accumulate towards these pay increases Pay periods are biweekly Our workday is defined as the calendar day and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead Equal Employment Opportunity It is NPSIs policy to comply with federal state and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination including harassment in recruitment hiring or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class which includes but is not limited to race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age 40 or older disability and genetic information including family medical history or other statuses protected by state and local law It is NPSIs policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence wages hours benefits working conditions training and availability of advancement opportunities At Will Employment NPSI is an at will employer meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time with or without notice and with or without cause No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at will nature of employment with NPSI The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee No manager employee or representative of NPSI except the President or CEO has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO Accommodation Requests NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions To request an accommodation please call NPSIs Vice President of Human Resources at 206 726 9900 Position is open until filled Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening