A tender deck job on Puget Sound run by Salish Seafoods, the Squaxin Island Tribe’s seafood operation based at Shelton. The deckhand receives fishing vessels alongside, unloads catches that range from about 100 to 10,000 pounds per boat, weighs the fish, identifies finfish by species, layers the catch with ice into totes and moves those totes to the plant for processing and truck loading. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior experience with hydraulic controls, lift trucks and booms is preferred rather than mandatory, so the role is open to people new to tendering. The posting is temporary and pays a piece rate rather than an hourly wage.
| Pay | Piece Rate ($.01-.02/lb) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Shelton, Washington |
| Job Type | Deckhand |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on recruiting.paylocity.com, checked Sep 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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