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Entry Level Seafood Packing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fish Monger Cutter

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$21.40 - $22/hr

Determine the quality of seafood based on its physical attributes, shape, and smell * Provide ... Honest Qualifications: * Entry level position; no prior experience required * Safely use/operate ...

Fish Monger Cutter

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$21.40 - $22/hr

Determine the quality of seafood based on its physical attributes, shape, and smell * Provide ... Honest Qualifications: * Entry level position; no prior experience required * Safely use/operate ...

Fish Monger Cutter

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$21.40 - $22/hr

Determine the quality of seafood based on its physical attributes, shape, and smell * Provide ... Honest Qualifications: * Entry level position; no prior experience required * Safely use/operate ...

Entry Level Seafood Packing information

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How much do entry level seafood packing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level seafood packing in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Seafood Packing vs Entry Level Seafood Processing Worker?

AspectEntry Level Seafood PackingEntry Level Seafood Processing Worker
CredentialsMinimal, often on-the-job trainingMinimal, often on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentCold, wet, and fast-pacedCold, wet, and fast-paced
Industry UsageCommon in seafood packaging plantsCommon in seafood processing facilities
Job Focus Packing seafood products for shipmentProcessing seafood, such as cleaning and filleting

Both roles are entry-level positions in seafood industries, often requiring similar skills and work environments. The main difference is that seafood packing focuses on packaging finished products, while seafood processing involves preparing seafood through cleaning or filleting. Candidates should consider their interest in either packaging or processing tasks when choosing between these roles.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Seafood Packing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Full Time, 88% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.
Fish Monger Cutter

Fish Monger Cutter

stewleonards

Yonkers, NY • On-site

$21.40 - $22/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Stew Leonard's rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 114 rated grocery stores


Job description

Full Time Fish Monger Cutter

Pay range: $21.40- $22.00 per hour depending on experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

The Fish Cutter cuts whole fish into steaks, filets, and other quality products according to standards and customer preference. Team members work safely and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards to provide customers with the highest quality cut fish.

Your day-to-day:

    • Custom cut fish to customer specifications
    • Cut and trim fish to prepare for packing or stocking , while attaining the highest percentage yield and minimizing waste
    • Move fish from cooler to cutting area
    • Determine the quality of seafood based on its physical attributes, shape, and smell
    • Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers and responding to questions
    • Train other team members, as needed
    • Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
    • Assist in other duties, as assigned

What you bring to the team:

  • Great work ethic
  • Problem solver
  • Self-motivator
  • Flexible
  • Honest

Qualifications:

  • Entry level position; no prior experience required
  • Safely use/operate knives, scaler, mallet, and steel to sharpen knives
  • Great customer service
  • Good oral communication

Satisfy:

  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

 

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

 Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.  

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

 

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