About This Role
This role involves working as a deckhand on fishing and aquaculture vessels, engaging in various types of fishing throughout the year. It is suitable for individuals who are physically fit and eager to earn a high income, even without prior experience or specific academic qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct various types of fishing throughout the year, including: walleye pollock (gillnet fishing) from October to February; flounder, skate, and anglerfish (gillnet fishing) in March; salmon and trout (driftnet fishing), and tsubu shellfish (pot fishing) from April to June; and flounder and cod (gillnet fishing) from July to September
- Depart for fishing grounds, typically around 3:00 PM
- Arrive at fishing grounds and perform tasks such as net hauling, typically around 4:00 PM
- Prepare to set new gillnets after hauling in nets, typically around 6:00 PM
- Set new nets at sea and return to port, typically around 8:00 PM
- Remove fish from nets and sort them at the company warehouse, typically starting at 2:00 AM the next day
Requirements
Nice to have:
- Experience in fishing (experienced and inexperienced candidates are welcome)
- Freeters welcome
- Support for those making their debut as working professionals
- No academic background required
- Open to those with employment gaps
- Recent graduates and second-career individuals are welcome
- Individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are active
Benefits
- Bonus paid twice a year
- Subsidized dormitory accommodation available (private room, meals included, water, electricity, and rent covered by the company, with TV and washing machine)
- Lunch boxes provided
- Car commuting allowed (free parking available)
- Health insurance
- Employees' pension insurance
- Employment insurance
- Workers' accident compensation insurance
- Opportunity to acquire rights to catch surf clams after 7-8 years of service in Tomakomai
Important Details
- Schedule: 170 total working hours per month
- Shifts: 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM (10 hours actual work, 2 hours break); 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM the next day (11 hours actual work, 2 hours break); 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM the next day (10 hours actual work, 2 hours break)
- Schedule may vary depending on weather, catch volume, and season
- On days when fishing is not possible, work may be performed during the daytime
- Days off: 2 days per week (Saturday + one other day)
- Summer holidays and New Year holidays available