Important things to know

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It is very important to know where Ekuk is located and how remote it actually is. At this point you already had the interview with our representative where you covered the aspect of how remote Ekuk is but the only way to transfer that feeling of being in Ekuk is to be there for the first time. Understand that once you land in Ekuk you will not find restaurants, shopping centers, cell phone coverage (unless you secure a GCI phone number – more info here), internet… No fire department or hospitals in Ekuk either.

We value reliability

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These are the most important rules while being in Ekuk:

We are a zero tolerance facility when it comes to drugs and alcohol. That means that nothing is allowed on the premices of Ekuk Fisheries, during or outside the work hours. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate termination of the contract and you will be returned to Dillingham, AK (our point of hire).

We will not tolerate any kind of harassment within our crew. If you are a kind of person that doesn’t know how to handle your differences with in a civilized manner, you should not come to Ekuk. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate termination of the contract.

Performance is key to success of Ekuk. We work 7 days a week in shifts that could be 16 hours per day during the fishing season. We are all expected to show up on time and perform during that short season, we don’t take days off. If there is a problem with your attendance, your contract might be terminated before the end of the season.

IMPORTANT

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Welcome to the Ekuk Fisheries family for those of you who are just beginning with us and welcome back to our returnees! Things are slightly different this year due to some governmental rules and we will cover them here. You’ve by now had your interview, gotten the job, and you may be wondering what you need to do to make your amazing journey with us easier. Please see the following to gauge whether or not you have the documentation needed to make the travel and employment process with Ekuk Fisheries as seamless as possible. These are not suggestions. These are requirements beyond our control and need to be taken seriously. These are travel documentation requirements and employee verification requirements. Happy reading!

ID requirements

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The Real ID Act of 2005 insists that state-issued IDs meet the minimum-security standards now set by the federal government. Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 3, 2023. Beginning on that date, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need either a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID, such as a Passport to fly within the United States.

Employment Requirements

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As part of the employment requirements you will need to complete and submit forms that show your eligibility for employment in the United States. That form is the I-9 form. In order to do this you will need to have the following documentation with you:

Either United States issued Driver's License (Unless it is from one the above mentioned states), or Identification Card, or a School I.D. with your photograph, or a Voter's Registration Card, or a U.S. Military Card, or U.S. Military Dependent I.D. If you have one of those items, then the only other thing I will need for you to bring with you is a Social Security Card

Here is a full list of allowed documents. Please make sure you bring something from list A or something from list B and C.

REMEMBER

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These requirements for travel and for employment are not something our company can help you get around. These are government requirements. If you do not have the needed documentation because they have expired or have been lost, do yourselves a favor and apply for duplicates. Do this well before June of this year.